Regional Sales Coordinator Wanted at VITALITE Zambia – August 2017

REGIONAL SALES COORDINATOR (Monze)

Overview

We need a highly motivated individual who is keen to take on the challenging role of helping a fast-growing start-up-to-scale company across Zambia. VITALITE is a social enterprise which focuses on solar home systems and energy products.

Summary

We are looking for an experienced and well-organized sales coordinator to provide the necessary support to the field sales team. He/she will be the point of reference for customers by keeping schedules and providing feedback, documentation, and information. The goal is to facilitate the team’s activities so as to minimize their performance and the long lasting development of the company.

Responsibilities and Deliverables

Coordinating activities

• Supervise the work of the Regional Sales Team in your region;
• Continuously build the capacities and skills of the Regional sales team so they have a customer-focused and positive sales attitude;
• Undertake periodic checks of cash balances, sales ledgers and accounts to ensure no discrepancies;
• Keep track of the inventory in your region and send regular reports to HQ;

Sales strategy and plans

• Analyze the market (i.e. customer demand, competitors) and communicate your suggested sales strategy with your supervisor;
• Introduce monthly and weekly plans for your regional sales team and ensure compliance;
• Present sales strategy and plans to management on a regular basis.

Marketing

• Market VITALITE products in various areas through identifying high impact event locations;
• Coordinating marketing and sales team activities.
• Maintain a customer-focused and positive sales attitude.

Recruit and manage agents/ re-sellers

• Identifying potential agents in cooperation with the HQ Agent Recruitment team;
• Communicate with HQ Training Coordinator on how and when to conduct training;

Coordination with head office

• Work closely with Customer Care department:
• Use input for feedback to staff and customers;
• Keep track of overall performance;

Core Competencies

• Action Oriented, Customer Focus, Adaptability, Good communication skills, excellent work ethics and values, Integrity, Trust, Honesty and extreme attention to detail.

Functional Competencies

• Business and Financial Acumen, Functional/Technical, Informing, Problem Solving, Perseverance, Presentation Skills, Team training and supervisory skills.

Qualifications and Requirements:
Mandatory

Resident of Monze (Southern Province)
3+ years of sales experience
3+ years of sales coordination/supervisory experience
Diploma or Degree in related field
2 professional references
Manual driver’s license B (or higher)
Motorbike license

Preferred
Bachelor degree
Other driving licenses (Motorbike and/or C)
Key Characteristics:

Team player
Strong sales skills
Ability to meet sales targets
Highly motivated
Focused work ethic
Comfortable in leadership role
Ability to multi-task and thrive in fast-paced environments.
Well-organized and driven to meet goals
Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Our offer
Full-time 1 year contract (Contract up for negotiation on an annual basis)
Benefits and perks included in salary

To apply

If you match the above criteria and you are interested in working for VITALITE as a REGIONAL SALES COORDINATOR  please send your full application including a cover letter, CV, references, and a copy of your driving license(s) and any academic certificates to our HR department.

E-mail: [email protected].

Address: VITALITE HR Department, Head Office, 15 Lubwa Road, opposite International Labour Organization (ILO), Rhodes Park, Lusaka.

Closing Date: Monday, 28th August 2017.