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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Sales Representative - Ontex International, Nairobi with Frequent Travel

Sales Representative at Ontex International in Nairobi with Frequent Travel

Reporting To: Exports Manager, Turkey



Client Profile: Ontex International is a European leader in hygienic disposables manufacturing. Ontex Tuketim Urunleri, the Turkish affiliate of Ontex International, is looking at expanding its operations to Kenya, with the appointment of a local sales representative.

Role Overview: To represent the interests of Ontex, Turkey, in the Kenyan market by creating brand visibility and growing the sales base progressively; To develop a strong team of distributors, importers and wholesales and to manage ongoing relationships for mutual gains.

Summary of Key Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Developing new business relationships, generating and negotiating new income for the organisation to an agreed annual target.
  • Presenting the organisation to potential clients by utilising various communication channels.
  • Sourcing for suitable distributors / importers / wholesalers, and manage the relationships.
  • Actively and successfully managing the sales process
  • Create and be accountable for all client proposals, quotations and any further documentation; developing systems for data management.
  • Follow up the market and competition.
  • Reporting regularly to the Exports Manager – Turkey.
Candidate Profile:

Technical Requirements
  • B. Comm. (Sales & Marketing) or similar degree qualification from a reputable University.
  • Proven success in sales ability and demonstrable full knowledge of the sales process
  • Excellent knowledge of the FMCG Market.
  • Ability to use MS Office; Accounting software.
  • 3 - 5 years experience in FMCG sales, preferably with an International Company.
  • Experience in working with and managing distributors
Personality Requirements:
  • Motivated, goal oriented, persistent and a skilled negotiator
  • High level of initiative, team player
  • Ability to work with minimal / no supervision.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • High commercial acumen and a record of confidence dealing with middle managers through to decision makers
  • Possess drive, motivation and acute attention to detail in ensuring all sales opportunities are captured and explored
Other Requirements:
  • Valid Driving license with at least 5 years of a clean driving record.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Kenyan nationality
  • Willingness to travel outside of the country.
How to Apply

Interested, suitable candidates should forward their applications enclosing copies of their detailed CVs to the following Email address:

Email to info@adeccokenya.com

Note:
Do not apply if you do not meet the specifications listed above.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline Date: Friday 08/04/2011
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