Sales Representative (Building & Construction Products) 2015

Job Description

Re-Advertisement: Sales Representative PositionOur Client, an upcoming Sourcing Agent for the Building Industry and located in Nairobi, is seeking to recruit a Sales Representative to sell Building and Construction Products and related services.

It is the desire of our Client to appoint a Sales Representative with a positive attitude and a passion for what they do.Job Title: Sales Representative (Building & Construction Products)

Job Purpose: To effectively sell Building and Construction products and related services, and acquire new business/clients’ for the organization.  The Sales Representative will develop relationships and provide excellent customer service to both existing and new clients’.

Tasks & Duties:

Identify new business opportunities and assess both potential and existing clients’ needs.

Develop a database of new leads and follow-up on them effectively.

Acquire new clients and establish constructive and long-term relationships through effective daily sales activities.

Retain customers through excellent customer service delivery.

Sell Building and Construction products and related services, by submitting orders by referring to price-lists, product information and company credit policy.

Be a pro-active team player and co-ordinate sales efforts with all related sections to achieve the desired objectives of the organization.

Prepare customized presentations and proposals to existing and prospective clients’ and recommend appropriate goods or services after a thorough qualification process.

Learn about the industry trends, and provide relevant information to management and team members’.

Prepare customer needs report, monthly sales forecasts, weekly plan and daily sales activity reports.

Ensure that customer complaints are satisfactorily resolved in a prompt manner and any recommendations required are made to management.

Gather relevant pricing, product service and customer business information to ensure a focused sales effort for the organization.

Facilitate sales process in a smooth manner to ensure customer loyalty.

Develop self through continuous learning e.g. sales workshops, trade fairs

Prepare accurate sales agreements, quotations, and related documentation for clients’ and keep them updated on company products and services.

Undertake any other duty as may be required by management.

Person Profile

Self-driven, aggressive but diplomatic and professional

Confident personality loyal, reliable and honest

Ability to see things/processes through to completion

Excellent work ethics and organized

Ability to work with flexibility and minimal supervision

Excellent communication skills in English & Kiswahili Languages (both written and oral)

A team player with genuine enthusiasm

Excellent negotiation skills

Willingness to learn and grow with the organization

A persistent attitude at all times even when facing challenging situations

Customer focused

Education Level / Professional Qualifications

Ordinary (O) Level

Diploma in Building & Construction (preferably Plumbing Option)

Certificate or Diploma in Sales & Marketing will be an added advantage

Computer Literate (MS-Office skills)

Experience

At least one (1) year experience in Sales & Marketing. 

However, Candidates in their final year of study in Building & Construction, with the right attitude, work ethics and willingness to learn can also apply.

How to Apply

If you are confident that you meet the outlined Qualifications and Skills, send your CV with 3 referees and cover letter to info@fivetalentsafrica.com by Friday, 6th March, 2015  Clearly indicate the position title on the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.