Sales Officer -Auto Paints

Reports to: Area Sales Manager

Job Purpose

To promote the sales of company products within area of jurisdiction by maintaining strong relationships with existing customers and generate new businesses by opening new accounts and tapping into new markets.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Generate new revenue by researching and analyzing potential prospects and sales options.
• Visit clients to determine the performance of products and gather intelligence on competition.
• Undertake general sales administration duties.
• Post all sales related issues on the net.
• Follow up stock levels to ensure they meet sales demand.
• Handle painters’ calls
• quotations for different clients.
• Follow up on deliveries.
• Follow up on pending items.
• Give orders to customer care and follow up on the delivery of the same.
• Develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective clients.
• Develop, implement, and maintain sales activities and plans.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with current clients and their teams.
• Lead and coordinate contract negotiations for a successful close.
• Mentor team members and teach improved processes to enhance staff accomplishments.
• Participate in the implementation of EHS / ISO and good housekeeping standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce or Diploma in Sales & Marketing or equivalent.
• At least three (3) years previous working experience in sales related field

Job skills and attributes

• Good presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Sound judgment