JCDecaux Africa
About the job
Overview
We are looking for a passionate Sales Executive to join our sales team. The Sales Executive’s responsibilities include generating leads, making sales calls, continuously updating our CRM database, and meeting sales targets. To be successful as a Sales Executive you should be an inspired self-starter and able to drive sales growth. Ultimately, a top-notch sales executive should be able to build rapport with customers and close sales.
Minimum Requirements
- 3 to 5 years relevant experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Pursuing or completion of a recognized Marketing qualification such as IMM or equivalent.
- Membership of Markerters Association of Zimbabwe (MAZ) an added advantage.
- Work experience in similar position.
Job Description
- Meeting with clients during sales visits or virtually.
- Demonstrating and presenting products and services
- Establishing new business.
- Maintaining accurate records.
- Attending trade exhibitions, conferences and meetings.
- Reviewing sales performance.
- Negotiating contracts and packages.
- Setting sales goals and developing sales strategies.
- Researching prospects and generating leads.
- Contacting potential and existing customers on the phone, by email, and in person.
- Handling customer questions, inquiries, and complaints.
- Preparing and sending quotes and proposals.
- Managing the sales process through specific software programs.
- Building and maintaining a CRM database.
- Meeting daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets.
- Participating in sales team meetings.
Skills
- The ability to prioritize tasks and make decisions
- Excellent customer service and sales skills
- Strong verbal and written communicator
- Excellent phone and presentation skills
- Good negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Good organizational skills
General
It should be noted that the above list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive, and that your Line Manager is entitled to instruct you at any time to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which fall reasonably within the ambit of the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements.
Organisational Position
Reports to: Country Manager
Reporting lines are subject to change and such change is at the sole discretion of the Company in line with operational requirements.