Job Summary:
Our client in the Manufacturing and Retail sector is seeking a Sales Representative who will play a critical role in supporting the organization's growth by driving sales performance, achieving targets, and contributing to strategic business development initiatives. This role requires a proactive approach to pursuing new business opportunities, while strengthening and expanding relationships with existing customers.
Primary Purpose:
To effectively service customers by promoting and selling products, ensuring customer satisfaction, and meeting the organization’s sales objectives.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Deliver exceptional customer service while building and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Manage existing accounts, process customer orders, and proactively establish new accounts through planned daily interactions with existing and prospective clients.
- Submit customer orders through designated tools (Tablet and Access Programme) and coordinate with internal departments (Customer Service Representatives, Credit, Dispatch) to ensure prompt delivery.
- Manage timely collections in accordance with customers’ credit terms.
- Provide management with regular updates through activity reports, including daily cash reports, weekly sales logs, and sales forecasts.
- Monitor and report on competitive activity by gathering and analyzing market information regarding products, pricing, and promotional strategies.
- Serve as a key problem-solver for assigned customers, addressing issues related to collections, credits, damages, promotions, and more.
- Proactively seek to expand product listings and identify new customer opportunities.
- Actively participate in promotional initiatives, including supervising promoters when required.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Customer Service and Sales.
- Minimum of five (5) CXC/GCE O' Level passes or equivalent qualification.
- Prior experience in a retail FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) environment is essential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Must have access to a reliable vehicle.
Key Skills:
- Demonstrated track record of achieving sales targets.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Analytical skills with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
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