Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 04, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
REPORTS TO: SALES &MARKETING MANAGER/ SENIOR SALES AND MARKETING SUPERVISOR

POSITION SUMMARY:
To promote the image and services of the company so that maximum growth occurs through gaining new clients and contracts. Liaises with Central reservation and unit front office.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To follow up leads by visiting prospective clients regularly, often enough to maintain their interest but not too often to alienate them.
• To achieve better budgeted sales targets.
• To identify prospective clients’ exact needs, by questioning, observing and the completion of a full sales survey.
• To entertain prospective clients, where possible combining this with visits to existing satisfied customers.
• To liaise closely with operational staff on all details for a prospective new contract and gain their agreement on all details.
• To maintain communication with the clients once the contract is opened and show an ongoing interest in the operation.
• To complete a daily/weekly log of all activities.
• To analyse statistics thereby identifying key sales areas, problems and success rate.
• To research prospective client details, finding out as much as possible about the company to ensure a professional approach.
• To constantly monitor and be aware of competitor activity.
• To present a realistic proposal to a prospective client, having thoroughly researched cost factors, and ensure that the proposal is achievable.
• To constantly be aware of new business opportunities and action these.
• You will be expected to undertake any other assignments that management may require you to do from time to time

PREREQUISITES:
• A Good standard of spoken and written English
• Team player
Good time-management skills
Great interpersonal and communication skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:
• Full Grade twelve Certificate
• Minimum of a Diploma in Marketing or any Sales and Marketing related programme (Higher Education shall be an added Advantage)
• Must be a Registered Member of the Zambia Institute of Marketing
• Must be Computer Literate

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• 3 years of experience in the Similar Role
Experience with Hospitality Industry shall be an added advantage

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letters, with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) traceable referees to:
THE HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
MIKA CONVENTION CENTER
PLOT NO. 34 ‘A’ SUB 9 WATERFALLS MEANWOOD
OFF GREAT EAST ROAD.
OR
Email: mcchr@mikahotels.com 
Candidates are free to either submit hard copies or soft copies to the above stated address.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 7th October 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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