POSITION: Sales and Marketing officer (Re-advertised)

REPORTS TO: Head of Sales, Marketing and Client Service

ROLE:

Responsible to the Head of Sales, Marketing and Client Service for loan processing, generating sales leads, marketing and raising brand awareness.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Helps to detail, design and implement marketing plans for each product or service being offered
• Act as the point persons for outside, inside and partner sales teams
• Answers questions from clients about product and service benefits
• Analyses trends, data, demographics, pricing strategies, and other information that can potentially improve marketing and sales performance
• Plan, organize and execute marketing and sales programs
• Tracks sales data and works to meet quotas or sales team goals
• Maintains excellent relationships with clients through superior customer service
• Track market and company sales performance
• Creates and presents regular performance reports for managers and executives
• Contributes information, ideas, and research to help develop marketing strategies
• Generate leads and drive sales
• Develop sales and marketing plans
• Develops sales strategies and approaches for various products and services, such as special promotions etc;
• Support all company initiatives, give actionable feedback, share best practices and serve as an advocate and information source for company

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

• High level of creativity
• Strong computer skills
• Self-starter and self-driver
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and take initiative.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Sales and Marketing Knowledge
• Works productively with others
• Willing to travel nationwide for presentations
• Highly motivated, self-driven, and ambitious to drive sales and revenue for the company
• A strong team player who enjoys the art of sale
• Responsible, Self-directed individual who knows what needs to be done and operates with urgency
• Persuasive oral and written communication skills
• Strong existing relationships with companies a plus.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Business administration, Marketing from a recognised institution
• Prior marketing / sales experience or an understanding of the sales process is a strong advantage
• Experience in a microfinance organisation will also be an added advantage
• Valid driving license is an added advantage