Sales Jobs at Love My Decor Designs and other companies

JOB DETAILS:
We are looking to employ a driven direct sales representative to introduce company products to potential customers and close sales. The direct sales representative’s responsibilities include researching competing products, identifying opportunities to increase sales, and assisting in the development and execution of sales and marketing plans. You should also be able to answer customers’ questions regarding product pricing, availability, features, and benefits.
To be successful as a direct sales representative, you should demonstrate strong negotiation skills and convince customers to purchase company products. Ultimately, a top-performing direct sales representative should achieve exceptional customer service and ensure that purchased products are delivered to customers in a timely manner.
• Direct Sales Representatives
• Meeting or exceeding weekly, monthly, and yearly sales quotas.
• Canvassing assigned territories to present company products to potential customers.
• Assisting management in identifying viable marketing and pricing strategies.
• Demonstrating product features to customers.
• Contacting leads and setting up appointments to present company products.
• Completing order forms and submitting them for processing.
• Attending trade shows and other industry-related events.
• Preparing sales proposals for potential buyers.
• Completing regular sales reports specifying the number of sales made.

Direct Sales Representative Requirements:
• High school Certificate.
• Diploma in marketing, business administration or related field is advantageous.
• Proven sales experience.
• The ability to retain important information.
• Sound consultative selling skills.
• Excellent networking skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

JOB DETAILS:
Our client in the manufacturing industry is looking for a sales and marketing executive to join their team and help them develop a network of contacts to attract clients. The position is Lusaka based but will require you to travel out of town and the country from time to time. An ideal candidate is someone that can be a leader and take charge, should be willing to grow and learn, and can work under pressure.

Duties and responsibilities:
• Contributes to planning and developing a marketing strategy for the company in order to promote the image, brand awareness and services of the organization.
• Finding and developing new markets and improving sales.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Attending conferences, exhibitions, meetings, and industry events.
• Developing quotes and proposals for clients.
• Dealing with customer complaints and queries.
• Developing goals for the development team and business growth and ensuring they are met.
• Contacting potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings and Identify market opportunities.
• Negotiate and close deals with potential clients.
• Prepare sales presentations and participate in meetings.
• Prepare and produce management reports.
• Conflict resolution.

Requirements:
• Diploma/Degree in Marketing or any relevant field
• At least 5 years relevant working experience
• Must be computer literate
• Proven Sales and Marketing knowledge and skills within the manufacturing industry is critical
• Initiate and good decision making skills
• Must be flexible with time/ability to work unsociable hours
• Must be customer oriented – Client liaison is critical
• Ability to maintain Confidentiality and maintain ethical behaviour
• Must have a valid driver’s license and passport.