Sales Representative at deepAfrica

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective out of the box strategies to generate new customers and sales.
• Identify new leads, create opportunities, and close sales with customers using various field sales methods such as door-to-door, cold calling, presentations etc.
• Keep company abreast of new business development opportunities, account status, potential customers, customer needs, and competitive issues using CRM.
• Initiate contact and follow up with potential customers to present our products and services.
• Maintain up-to-date information on our services and products, industry, competition, and market trends in order to present them to clients and ensure customer needs are met.
• Evaluate customer needs and build productive long lasting relationships to maintain and expand client database.
• Preparing and submitting weekly and monthly sales reports and delivering presentations when required
• Meet and exceed personal and team sales targets.
• Attend meetings, sales events and trainings to keep abreast of the latest developments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, business or an equivalent.
• Proven track record of sales experience preferably in the IT and software industry.
• Must have excellent communication, negotiation, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• Team player and able to adapt quickly to changes in technology, customer needs, and market trends
• Self-starter and a highly motivated individual who can work independently and prioritise their tasks effectively.
• Familiarity with different sales techniques and pipeline management
• The ability to establish and maintain professional networks.
• A high degree of professionalism.