Sales Executive - Apparel & Garment Industry

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title

Sales Executive - Apparel and Garment Industry

Location

Enterprise Road, Kenya

Immediate Supervisor

General Manager/Sales Manager

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, conducting market research to stay up-to-date with industry trends, and providing excellent customer service to maintain high levels of client satisfaction.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Actively searching for new business opportunities and identifying important prospects through networking and research.
2. Conducting product demonstrations and presentations to prospective clients, negotiate contracts, and finalize sales deals.
3. Gathering market and customer information to figure out the customer needs
4. Promote products and services to clients and negotiate contracts with the aim of maximizing profits.
5. Identifying new sales opportunities through cold calling, emailing, and networking events and initiating contact with the right prospects.
6. Identifying product improvements by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.
7. Preparing sales reports with critical targets, trends, and highlights on a quarterly basis, and analyzing data to improve sales approach across the funnel.
8. Applying for tenders on behalf of the organization. 
9. Maintaining quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
10. Setting up meetings with potential clients and listen to their wishes and concerns
11. Getting accurate, rapid cost calculations and providing customers with quotations.
12. Act as a contact between the company and its existing and potential markets
13. Applying for tenders on behalf of the company

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualification:

• Degree or Diploma in Sales and Marketing
• Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques

Experience:

• At least 3 Years Sales  Experience in high-volume stitching and garment industry.

• Experience with financial reporting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Works well under pressure and meets deadlines.
• Proficient in computer applications
• Confident and resilient
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Reporting skills
• Work ethics
• Self-motivated and driven by business targets