Durban: Sales Specialist: Africa

Minimum Requirements BSc (Chemical) / BCom / IMM or equivalent 5years’ experience in same/similar role Previous experience in African markets Previous travel experience to African countries Additional language – Portuguese or French advantageous Roles & responsibilities Maintain & strengthen existing customer relationships Develop and research market opportunities (new business /existing business or increase) Identify new market opportunities (for growth and increase in sales and market share) Compiling, maintaining and updating sales forecasts Monitor and report on industry/ market trends Competitor analysis and reporting Maintain/ increase profitability Track sales activities (customer/ market specific) Support the Sales & Marketing team/ department Handle and resolve complaints Drive sales and enhance customer experience Maintain up to date customer records and prospect pipeline Work cross functionally across all internal departments Be first point of contact for employer engagement Promote the company in line with corporate image Additional requirements Self-starter and ability to work independently and within a team environment Presentation skills Good organisational and time management skills Strong communication skills and ability to converse at different levels Computer literate / proficient in Microsoft Office Tools Problem-solving skills Negotiation skills Independent worker Strong self-starter qualities Adventurous with a proven track record in travel