We are looking for an aggressive, energetic and commercially driven salesperson who enjoys finding and winning new business.
The ideal candidate will:
Be highly confident approaching businesses and decision-makers.
Be comfortable with cold calling and unsolicited business visits.
Have a strong sales and closing mentality.
Be persistent and resilient when faced with rejection.
Be target-driven and motivated by achieving measurable results.
Be comfortable spending most of their working day outside the office.
Have excellent communication and presentation skills.
Be commercially minded and able to identify customer needs and translate them into solutions.
Be able to negotiate effectively and close deals.
Have strong follow-up discipline.
Be self-motivated and capable of working independently.
Have a professional appearance and strong interpersonal skills.
Be comfortable dealing with business owners, executives and procurement decision-makers.
5. Experience & Qualifications
Required
Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, Logistics or a related field.
At least 3–5 years' proven experience in sales/business development, preferably in B2B sales.
Demonstrated track record of acquiring new customers.
Experience working against sales targets.
Strong prospecting and cold-sales experience.
Excellent communication, negotiation and closing skills.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively within Lusaka and, where required, other areas of Zambia.
Advantageous
Experience in any of the following would be an advantage:
Shipping/consolidation services
How to Apply
Apply by emailing: hrzambia@ishop-worldwide.com