Job description
After an initial training period in our European Headquarters in Luxembourg of approx. 3 to 6 months, you will be based in Kenya as part of our African sales team to coordinate and manage ongoing projects, new sales, marketing of our products, serving existing customers as well as developing new business within Kenya. You will operate from home office with assistance from our regional office in Johannesburg / South Africa, and from our European headquarters located in Dudelange / Luxembourg.
During your initial training period you will have responsibility for inside sales support, coordination and project engineering, developing into all sales activities, including the strengthening of customer relationships, responding to request for information, arranging new customer visits and participating in customer projects as well as prospecting designated territories.
Responsibilities
Comprehensive customer responsibility within the Kenyan beverage packaging market
Surveying business potential in Kenya
Acquiring new business
Care of existing customer relations
Fulfillment of turnover goals in business
Compilation of quotations, order reports, etc.
Regular reporting to the BevPack General Manager/Regional Manager regarding customer and project status.
Updating of customer history and further tools that collect customer data
Keep regular contact with the service department to ensure customer satisfaction
Regular widening of Husky product knowledge
Representation of Husky at events and trade shows
Frequent travel within Kenya (60% Travel)
Occasional travel to Luxembourg, UAE, etc.
Qualifications
Engineering qualification or similar experience
At least a two years’ work experience, preferably in technical sales with high-end technology / capital equipment
Background in injection molding, filling technology and/or industry for the beverage packaging market considered an advantage
Familiar travelling to and within Kenya
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Good time management / organizational skills
Good command of English language
