Sales Representatives at Parlance AC Limited

Parlance AC is a company of young, dynamic and experienced consultants. The company commenced operations in 2008 as a separate entity under the name Parlance AC with 3 principal partners; this has grown to a practice of 7 partners in 2012. The practice in the short run focuses on companies in all sectors of the Sub-Saharan African region. As it grows it will broaden its client coverage to other African countries, Europe, Middle East and the Americas.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Representative

Location: Lagos

Duties & Responsibilities

• We are looking for a competitive sales representative to develop sales strategies and attract new clients.
• The successful salesperson will source new sales opportunities and close sales to achieve quotas.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in increasing income and revenue by managing and negotiating with clients, generating leads, qualifying prospects and managing sales of products and services
• Services existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.
• Adjusts content of sales presentations by studying the type of sales outlet or trade factor.
• Focuses sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of dealers.
• Submits orders by referring to price lists and product literature.
• Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Provides historical records by maintaining records on area and customer sales.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Agreeing sales, prices and delivery
• Keeping in contact with customers before and after a sale

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Sales representative or similar role
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices
• Proficiency in English
• Basic Math skills
• Working knowledge of customer and market dynamics and requirements
• Hands-on experience with POS transactions
• Familiarity with inventory procedures
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• A friendly and energetic personality with customer service focus
• Ability to perform under pressure and address complaints in a timely manner
• Availability to work flexible shifts
• Certificate in sales and marketing is an added advantage

Skills and Personal Qualities:

• A Sales Representative should have:
  • Customer Service skills,
  • Closing Skills,
  • Prospecting Skills,
  • Negotiation,
  • Self-Confidence,
  • Product Knowledge,
  • Presentation Skills,
  • Client Relationships skills

Application Closing Date
24th February, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and application letters with reference REF/SLREP to: [email protected]