Imperial Electronics is a Zambian registered company, specialized in importing and distributing of electronic devices and accessories on the Zambian market.

Job Description

The Marketing & Sales Assistant will be required to help develop creative marketing strategies and campaigns to grow the company`s image. The candidate will coordinate and execute the functions of the department with the aim of maximizing company sales and profits.

Location: The role will be primarily based in Chipata and Lusaka.

Responsibilities and expectations:

• Undertake daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department’s activities
• Provide upport in organizing various campaigns
• Conduct market research and analyze consumer rating reports
• Employ marketing analytics techniques to gather important data (social media, web analytics etc.)
• Update spreadsheets, databases and inventories with statistical, financial and non-financial information
• Assist in organizing promotional events and traditional or digital campaigns and attend them to facilitate their success
• Prepare and deliver promotional presentations
• Compose and post online content on the company’s social media accounts
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service
• Ascertain customers’ needs and wants
• Recommend and display items that match customer needs
• Manage point-of-sale processes
• Actively involved in the receiving of new shipments
• Keep up to date with product information
• Accurately describe product features and benefits
• Follow all companies’ policies and procedures

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a marketing and/or sales assistant
• Good understanding of office management and marketing principles
• Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
• Well-organized with a customer-oriented approach
• Good knowledge of market research techniques and databases
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Exquisite communication and people skills
• Diploma in Marketing, Sales, Business or relevant field