Salesperson at Istikbal kenya

Other Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain updated knowledge of floor inventory, including furniture details and customization options.
• Initiate pleasant interactions with customers as they come onto the sales floor.
• Answer customer questions regarding furniture make, model, color options, and related information.
• Aid customers in finding excellent matches for their needs.
• Negotiate prices within the company’s acceptable range for each furniture piece.
• Update professional skills and knowledge with professional publications, offered company training, and participation in professional networks.
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports.
• Giving sales presentations to a range of prospective clients.
• Understanding and promoting company programs.
• Preparing and submitting sales contracts for orders.
• Visiting clients and potential clients to evaluate needs or promote products and services.
• Maintaining client records.
• Answering client questions about credit terms, products, prices and availability

In order to be successful in this role, you will need to have a deep understanding of the sales process and dynamics, and also superb interpersonal skills.

Previous experience in a sales role of furniture or interior decor products is an advantage.

Qualifications and Skills

• Associate’s degree or equivalent sales experience
• 2+ years of sales or customer service experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated
• Ability to take rejection with a positive attitude
• Knowledge of effective negotiation tactics