The company is looking for a humble, polite, well presented and pro-active sales individual. The sales representative should know the East African food industry well, is coachable (willing to take direction, accept criticism, and be managed) but also wouldn’t fear to ask questions/clarification.
Job Responsibilities
Business to business (B2B) sales.
Listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale.
Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers.
Prospecting and arranging meetings with potential customers.
Acting as a contact between the company and potential markets.
Administration duties such as filing and record keeping.
Requirements
Pro-active, knows the East African food industry well, responsible.
Minimum 2 years B2B sales experience
Food science/food technology background
Good administration/filing/record keeping
Great communication, writing and customer relation skills.
Willing to travel to EA and other African countries when needed
Good links to HORECA market.
Ability to make presentations.
Willing to learn.