Purpose of Position

The Sales Executive will be responsible for sales and promoting True African products and services within the assigned area by developing innovative ways of increasing/growing sales.

Key Tasks

• Acquire: Maintain and Grow Customer Base: Acquire new customers via extensive marketing as well as supporting and growing the existing customers base of the market to deliver new customer and repeat customer targets.
• Generate Revenue: Consistently/seamlessly deliver on daily, weekly, monthly and yearly sales quotas through identifying new business prospects and growing the existing customer base.
• Relationship management: Manages and maintains current business relationships and seeks new accounts through sales, marketing, and referrals.
• Research and analyze sales options: Stay current with trends and competitors to identify improvements or recommend new products as well as assisting management in identifying viable marketing and pricing strategies.
• Reporting: Document and update Management on all customer interactions as well as timely completion of regular sales reports, specifying the number of sales made and any issues arising.
• Performing such other tasks and duties as the Company may from time to time designate as forming part of this job description.

Skills and Experience

• Diploma OR Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field is advantageous.
• Minimum 2-years Direct Sales Experience (Proven track record).
• Sound consultative selling skills.
• Excellent networking and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and customer service skills.
• Has initiative and self-drive.
• Team player with information sharing spirit.
• Experience in the IT, Financial Services and Payment gateways (added advantage).

Working Environment

• Position is office based (locally) but will require client visits
• Normal working hours are 8.30am – 5.30pm
• Fun working environment
• Teamwork
• Regular Team Building

Remuneration Package

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Insurance
• 21 days annual holiday