Sales Manager Job at GoAfrica - Career Opportunity in Kenya
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Vacancy title:
Sales Manager

Jobs at:
GoAfrica

Deadline of this Job:
31st July 2018

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

JOB DETAILS:
GoAfrica is a B2B marketplace that enables buyers and suppliers worldwide to trade with buyers and suppliers within Africa. The GoAfrica strategy provides a compelling value proposition for both buyers and suppliers as it offers deep and easy-to-use platform functionality optimized to work in low bandwidth environments including mobile access. GoAfrica is headquartered in London, with on-the-ground operations across Africa, Asia and Europe.

Are you a highly ambitious and efficient professional with a keen eye for detail? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment with a company that believes in growing their employees? Are you skilled in sales and account management? Go Africa, is looking for a highly skilled Sales Manager to join their Nairobi office.
This challenging position will offer a unique opportunity to join a brand-new start-up with offices through-out the continent. The position is based in Kenya and will report to the Kenya Country Manager, as well as the Global Head of Marketing.

Job Responsibilities
Sales

  • Lead the Sales team and ensure targets are met.
  •  Monitor sales metrics (e.g. quarterly sales results and annual forecasts)
  •  Ensure sales team maintain accurate data and required paperwork i.e. client’s information, activity reports, correspondence e.t.c.
  •  Proactively identify new potential clients and initiate, follow up, acquisition of new accounts,
  •  Lead in creation and refinement of sales processes, procedures and reporting structure
  •  Ensure sales team continuously follow up on leads assigned
  •  Provide feedback to all arms of the business i.e marketing, logistics, customer care to enhance the Customer experience and quality of service so that the customer is satisfied

Key Accounts

  •  Manage a portfolio of accounts to achieve long-term success
  •  Ensure generation of new business using existing and potential customer networks
  •  Report on the status of accounts and orders made
  •  Set and track sales account targets, aligned with company objectives
  •  Suggest actions to improve sales performance and identify opportunities for growth
  •  Attend exhibitions an events to meet new & existing clients
  •  Identify issues and provide feedback on possible barriers to customer satisfaction; conduct follow up on tasks as well us make frequent visits to ensure customer intimacy

Qualifications

  •  Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Marketing , Business Administration/ Management, Commerce (marketing), Entrepreneurship or its equivalent from a reputable institution
  •  At least 5 years’ Experience in sales or account management, with at least 2years in a senior position
  •  Previous experience leading a sales team
  •  Self-starter
  •  Proven strength in the ability to grow sales and develop clients’ relationships
  •  Knowledgeable about the ecommerce industry
  •  Strong sales, negotiation and communication skills
  •  Good analytical and problem solving skills
  •  Entrepreneurial Nature
  •  Pleasant personality and trustworthy
  •  Results oriented

Job application procedure
Applicants should send a detailed curriculum Vitae to grace.njoki@goafrica.com  indicating the position on the subject line. Include an email address and a daytime cell phone number with 3 up to date referees.

Applications are to be received by 31st July 2018. Qualified candidate will get a competitive salary package. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Job Info
Job Category: Sales jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 31st July, 2018.
Duty Station: kenya
Posted: 18-07-2018
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 18-07-2018
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 18-07-2066
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