Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 19, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Part of 260 Brands Africa, Seba Foods (Z) Ltd is an African consumer goods manufacturer based in Zambia.
We provide ‘value-for-money’ products that consumers can trust and feel good about. The company`s products have become household names in Zambia, priding themselves in very high-quality products through well-known brands such as Golden Goodness, Emilios and Instant Thobwa.
We manufacture, market and distribute reasonably priced consumer products inspired by local tastes, made from the best African raw ingredients that contribute to our consumer’s well-being.
Our local brands that are trusted and loved by our consumers are the most valuable asset we have. Our products must always be high-quality and a source wellness and pride.
We empower local farmers and small businesses by locally sourcing inputs and materials whenever we can.
We believe in creating mutually beneficial relationships. If we prosper, so should our consumers, employees, customers, suppliers and the community.
Job purpose
The Alternative Channels Sales Assistant – Copperbelt will be based in Kitwe and report directly to the Regional Sales Manager (Copperbelt) and will be responsible for building new relations and closing sales deals for all 260 Brands’ products (particular emphasis on HEPS porridge and bulk orders of all 260 Brands products) with clients originating from Alternative Channels in Copperbelt Province, including but not limited to: NGOs, schools/institutions, hospitals/clinics, mines, other corporates and HoReCa (hotels, restaurants, cafes). .

Key responsibilities
1. Developing a client database of current and potential clients, including but not limited to: hospitals/clinics, NGOs, schools/institutions, mines, corporates and HoReCa (hotels, restaurants, cafes).
2. Conduct lead generation activities to create numerous leads for clients from alternative channels, including but not limited to emails, cold calling, attending events, setting up client meetings, following up with clients, etc.
3. Travel around Copperbelt Province to identify new client opportunities and understand the market in that province.
4. Generate quotations for potential client opportunities and supporting with writing tender, where necessary.
5. Responsible for payment collection for the supplies/orders made.
6. Ensure all orders made by clients are fulfilled and received accurately and on time.
7. Nurture current client relationships and resolve client complaints/problems to ensure client retention.
8. Support with the development and implementation of a marketing plan and strategy to reach clients from alternative channels.
9. Participate in all sales activities as required by management, i.e. sampling activities promotions, and use of IT (information technology) to carry out sales
10. Prepare regular sales reports and reconciliations
11. Prepare market reports and other reports management may require
12. Ensure targets set by management are met at all times and without fail

Job Skills: Not Specified

Key Qualifications & Requirements.
1) 1-2 years’ experience working in the field of B2B sales, preferably in FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) industry
2) Must have a manual driver license (class B) or motorbike license (class A).
3) Experience in client-facing roles that interacted with senior and executive level staff in the past, is desired.
4) A relevant four year Bachelor’s degree desired.
5) Existing network of business relationships with companies falling under the alternative channels category preferred, with particular emphasis on NGOs and hospitals.
6) Thrives working within strict timelines and in ‘high pressure environments’ and demonstrates excellent time management skills
7) Strong communication skills (both oral and written) required
8) Good command of English, Nyanja and Bemba (French/Swahili speaking candidates will be preferred)
9) Demonstrates a positive and resilient attitude towards challenges
10) Enjoys engaging with a host of different people and strong potential to develop business relationships and generate new client opportunities.
11) High level of computer literacy with a strong command of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: 1-2 years’

Work Hours: 8

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