Tyre-King Enterprises Limited (Tyre King) is one of the leading, specialized automobile tyre retailers in Zambia and is currently operating in fifteen (15) tyre sales and fitment outlets in Zambia. Tyre King is continuing to grow and expand its footprint in Zambia. We are seeking to recruit the services of a qualified tyre industry professional to fill the position of Sales Executive at our Solwezi Outlet. The duration of the contract for this appointment is 12 months renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

POSITION: SALES EXECUTIVE – (1) SOLWEZI: Full Time

Purpose of the Job:

The position acts to ensure customer satisfaction, works to meet set sales targets, strives to grow the market share through effective prospecting, quality customer service, relationship marketing and retention.

Main Duties/Responsibilities  

Must consistently attain the expected set targets

Manages the sales pipeline in line with company targets

Offers high quality personalized service that exceeds customer expectations

Offers value adding and technical information to the customer as per service needed

Effectively manages both cash and credit clients using customer relationship management (CRM) principles

Updates key customer database and monitors market share statistics

Identifies business opportunities (prospecting) and recruits new customers

Nurtures relationships with existing customers, services the existing accounts leading to continued purchases and customer retention

Prospects for potential customers: makes presentations, cold calls; timely responds to enquiries, tenders; closing the leads and initiating purchases.

Maximizes sales by remaining within the acceptable profit margins.

Collects all debts within the specified credit period of approved credit days as set

Performs delegated duties regarding stock, assets and branch presentation.

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum education of Grade 12 Certificate

Minimum of a Diploma in Marketing or any Business related field

Member of the ZIM or relevant institute

Must be Computer literate; Email, MS Excel and Word

Basic or good knowledge of Navision is an added advantage

Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience

Good interpersonal and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Good customer care skills

Must have good organizational skills with the ability to work in a team

Must be self-motivated, able to work with minimum supervision and able to deliver on key accountabilities.