Sales Officer at Dangote Industries Limited

Location: Ndola Cement, Ndola CementCompany: Dangote Industries LimitedDeliver regional Sales Targets through Leads Pipeline Management, Customer Engagement, Retail Trade Development, Trade Branding in line business objectives.
• Develop and maintain a strong retail sales lead pipeline to ensure Distributors make orders to DCZ on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Consistent and effective customer engagement to strengthen DCZ relationship with Distributors and retailers, handle queries and complaints.
• Own the implementation of Trade marketing efforts including distribution of required materials, retail branding, merchandising and provide insights on competitor activity at retail level.
• Monitor and document competitor activities and insights on pricing, promotions, distributions and products to be shared with the Regional Sales Manager, Head of Department and Marketing Manager
• Track customer sales and provide analysis for the purposes of forecasting, trend mapping, presentations, accruals, rebates and internal reporting.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Regional Sales Manager including administration tasks associated with the role and department, in line with DCZ policies and values.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or its equivalent in business or a related discipline.
• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• Minimum of five (5) years experience similar role in FMCG, Manufacturing or Commodities Industry.
• Valid & Clean Drivers License
• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
• Good knowledge of DCZ’s product and service offerings.
• Strong administration skills – organised, thorough, and able to effectively leverage technology with attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Good live problem solving skills.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office Word and Excel