A company specialised in Medical Scheme Administration is looking to hire an experienced and result-driven Sales Executive to join their Marketing and Sales Department in Kitwe, Copperbelt Province. As a Sales Executive, he/she will be responsible for driving the revenue growth of the company by expanding the client base, negotiating with new clients, and finding new leads.

JOB PURPOSE

To facilitate an increased customer base and sales revenue by undertaking product development, marketing, advertising, promotional and sales activities for the company.

Accountabilities

· Conducting regular market research to help identify and analyze business trends, customer needs and desires and recommend new or changes to marketing and business development strategies.

· Developing and implementing marketing and advertising campaigns including creating and distributing promotional materials to continuously increase demand for Company products and services.

· Designing and implementing strategic sales plans and programmes for the Company’s products and services so as to bring in new customers, increase sales and company revenue.

· Designing and developing new products and services taking into account market trends and customer needs and desires.

· Providing support and advise to the client relations unit in designing and implementing programmes to facilitate sustained customer satisfaction and retention.

· Continuous evaluation of marketing and sales performance to facilitate review of strategies and plans and to prepare and submit performance reports regularly.

· Contributing to the setting of marketing and sales targets and budgets.

· Undertake other Company business and administrative activities as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

Full Grade 12 Certificate with at least 5 credits.
Minimum bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration or a related field.
3 years of experience as a Marketing and Sales Officer
Member of the Zambia Institute of Marketing (ZIM)
Valid Driving Licence
Knowledge And Technical Skills

Excellent knowledge of market research practices and techniques.
Good understanding of principles, practices, and techniques of marketing strategies.
Working with various forms of media, including print, broadcast and digital.
Using social media effectively as a marketing tool.
Proficiency with computer programs, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Personal Attributes

Self-management and motivation with excellent planning, organizing and problem-solving skills.
Enterprising, creative, Initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.
Excellent mentoring, coaching, and people management skills.
Effective leadership and excellent communication skills.
Flexible with ability and willingness to learn and operate in a new environment.
Job Requirements

Must be prepared to work outside the normal working hours.