Rural
Development Solutions Limited is a leading provider of off-grid power and
energy solutions throughout the rural areas of Kenya.
We seek to
invite applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Sales &
Marketing Representative to be based in Ndiwa, Kendu Bay and Rodi
Kopany in Homa Bay County (3 positions)
- Plan and prioritize personal sales activities and customer/prospect contact towards achieving agreed business aims.
- Plan and manage personal business portfolio accordingly.
- Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts to be made
- Establish and maintain current and potential client relationships in line with the agreed sales strategy
- Prospect for new clients and markets
- Co-ordination and management of client payments
- Communication new product and service opportunities, special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff.
- Generate periodic reports (Sales reports, Market intelligence reports, debt collections reports)
- Develop and implement special sales activities to reduce stock.
- Ensure products are priced uniformly in the outlets and work towards harmonization
- Execute sales promotions and overseeing merchandising activities
- Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information.
Qualifications, Skills and
Competencies Requirements
- A bachelors Degree or Diploma in Sales and Marketing or related field
- Strong and proven track of sales and marketing
- Ability to persuade and influence others, to develop and deliver presentations, create, compose, and edit written materials/reports.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, knowledge of merchandising and sales promotion techniques.
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Possession of a valid driving license would be desirable
Interested
candidates should submit their applications via e-mail to asunta.wangechi@rudeso.com indicating
the position of the job applied for on the subject line with a detailed resume
and a cover letter stating their current position, anticipated remuneration
level, e-mail, contact address, telephone number and addresses of three
referees to reach us on or before 7th February 2014
The Office
Manager,
Rural
Development Solutions Limited,
P. O. Box
2000-00621, Village Market,
Nairobi