Sales Representative

Yookatale, a mobile food market for selling, buying and advertising food products and services in Uganda invites qualified applicants to fill the vacant post of Sales specialist to work with yookatale.com

NOTE.

a) Applicants must specify the vacancy and location they wish to apply.

b) Applicants must state clearly in the applications their contact address, telephone numbers and email addresses.

c) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Responsibilities:

• Serve customers by selling products and meeting customer needs.
• Service existing accounts, obtain orders, and establish new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedules.
• Adjust content of sales presentations by studying the type of sales outlet or trade factor.
• Focus sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of dealers.
• Submit orders by referring to price lists and product literature.
• Keep management informed by submitting activity and results reports (e.g., daily call reports, weekly work plans, monthly and annual territory analyses).
• Monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, delivery schedules, and merchandising techniques.
• Recommend changes in products, services, and policies by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, and making recommendations to management.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, establishing networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Provide historical records by maintaining records on area and customer sales.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Customer service
• Meeting sales goals
• Closing skills
• Territory management
• Prospecting skills
• Negotiation
• Self-confidence
• Product knowledge
• Presentation skills
• Client relationships
• Motivation for sales

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• A degree in marketing, promotions, advertising sales, or business administration preferred.
• Three to five years of industry sales experience.
• Familiarity with office software and phone systems.

Gross Salary:

600,000 UGX inclusive of commissions and bonuses.