Direct Salesperson (Re-advertised) at Kigali Farms | Kigali :Deadline: 22-09-2023

Direct Salesperson (Sales Hunt)

We’re looking for a results-driven Direct Salesperson with excellent interpersonal skills to actively seek out and engage customer prospects, develop existing customers, expand our market reach and bring more of our products to the Rwandan market.

Work closely with the Sales Manager in developing sales targets and implementing the company’s sales strategy (B2B, both Retail and Hospitality). You will spearhead the development of the company’s B2B client portfolio and carry the commercial objectives related to the company business to business sales (volume and revenue).

Kigali Farms sells premium fresh mushrooms (and derivative products) to the Retail and Hospitality sectors in Rwanda. The product is high-end and novel. Prospective end-consumers and hospitality clients alike may be unfamiliar with culinary preparations of these mushrooms.

Your key duties and responsibilities:

1. Meet or exceed sales goals, for both Retail and Hospitality customers.
2. Open new accounts by daily visits.
3. Develop and keep updating client pipeline, through building of prospect and lead list.
4. Build and sustain long-lasting relationships with new and existing customers.
5. Follow up closely to ensure that customer orders are delivered on time and as per customer requirements.
6. Daily, weekly and monthly reporting of sales activities and results.
7. Maintain updated customer records and intervention data forms.
8. Prepare sales proposals for potential buyers.
9. Negotiate contracts with prospective clients.
10. Help determine pricing schedules for quotes, promotions, and negotiations.
11. Gather and investigate market data and trends to help management identify viable marketing and sales strategy.
    
    
    

The Skills and Requirements for the role are:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, Marketing or a related field.
2. Work of at least 3 years in a similar position, which must include Sales responsibilities.
3. Work experience with or in the Hospitality Sector is mandatory.
4. Strong demonstrable working knowledge and understanding of the Kigali Hospitality scene.
5. Demonstrated interest in food and culinary. Ability to cook.
6. High level of comfort with basic arithmetic and mental calculus.
7. Strong consultative selling skills and negotiation skills.
8. Effective communication skills, specifically about culinary matters, both verbal, written and through graphic interface.
9. Excellent networking skills, sense of empathy and customer service skills
10. Absolutely proficient in English and Kinyarwanda, French is very nice plus.
11. Good level of comfort with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Interested candidates should send their cover letter and well detailed CV not later than 22^th September 2023 via the apply button below

Candidates who applied before are not allowed to re-apply.