Sales Intern

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Ramco Group is a conglomerate of over 50 companies operating within East Africa with a focus in 6 sectors: Print, Hardware, Manufacturing, Office Supplies, Services & Property. The Group started from humble beginnings as a hardware store in Nairobi in 1948 and has since expanded into Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda and now employs over 4,000 people with an annual turnover in excess of US$300 million.

JOB SUMMARY

RequirementsBachelor degree in Sales & Marketing, Communication or equivalent.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Undertaking aggressive sales to achieve set sales targets continuously.Conducts market research and develop sales plans and update periodically based on changing market scenarios and insights from the prior quarters.Identify business opportunities by prospecting different clients and visiting the potential customers for new business.Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations on product/services to existing and potential clients.Negotiate terms of sales agreement and closing salesEnsure any sample requested by clients are delivered in a timely manner to the client and follow up to ensure they are returned or paid for.Follow up on client orders and escalate any bottlenecks being experienced.Maintains relationship with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities.Create and send accurate monthly reports that indicate Plan vs achieved sales, reasons for any shortfalls and Next Month targets/ Projections.Reply to Request for Proposals, Tender Notices, and Price Quotations in a Timely manner. Submit a competitive analysis, budgeting, expected closure price and customer details for management review.Ensure that the customers clear their dues within existing timelines. Work with the accounts to identify any delays and with the operations to mitigate any issues being seen at the client end.To ensure that quality standards are met for all jobs delivered to clients.Must have product knowledge and production process involved for all the jobsPerform any other duties as directed by the management

REQUIRED SKILLS

Customer support, CRM systems, Marketing, Phone sales, Customer service

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree