SENIOR SALES & MARKETING EXECUTIVE in Outside Kenya

Posted 3 weeks ago - By Jobs Kenya - Over 6 Potential Applicants

The Sales Manager will lead and inspire a team of 10-15 sales executives to meet and exceed sales targets in the printing & packaging industry, which is high paced and competitive. This role requires a dynamic and results-oriented individual with a deep understanding of sales strategies, team management, and client relationship building. The Sales Manager will oversee the team in servicing and expanding a portfolio of at least 150 clients, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and fostering long-term client partnerships.

  • Minimum Qualification :Masters
  • Experience Level :Executive level
  • Experience Length :5 years

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Graphic Systems is amongst the largest printing & packaging companies in East Africa. The Company was established over 25 years ago. It employs over 350 permanent staff, and an additional 100-150 contract labor. The Company supplies the East African market with large format (indoor & outdoor print advertising material), commercial printing (books, posters, flyers, etc), industrial printing (labels, cartons), flexible packaging, garmenting & and promotional give away items. 

Job Location:         Kampala, Uganda

Residency status: Preferably Ugandan National or holder of Certificate of Residence , but open to Expatriates 

Qualification: MBA/MA/MSc in Sales & Marketing (preferred)

                        BBA/BA/BSc in Sales & Marketing, Management 

Linguistic skills: Fluent in English (Spoken & Written)

Experience: 

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in sales & marketing of sheetfed offset and/or large format printed products
  • Exposure to several technologies including: sheetfed offset & large format printing
  • Serving at least 20-30 clients
  • Managing sales of at least 300,000 USD per annum
  • Ideally has worked in Africa in the printing industry

Age:Minimum 28 years old - Maximum 40 years old

 

Product line: Commercial Printing (books, posters, flyers, carnets), Large Format printing (billboards, pull up banners, tear drops)

Remuneration:Salary is market competitive

Key Skills:

Sales & Marketing

1. Strong analytical, problem solving & PR skills.

2. Strong organizational skills

3. Ability to identify opportunities to increase margin & sales.

4. Ability to create strong relationship with clients.

 

Production

1. Understanding of production processes (offset printing, large format)

 

HR

 

Administrative Skills

1. Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel

Key Responsibilities:

 

 

1. Sales:

a. Achieving the annual sales target

 

2. PR:

a. Maintaining the strong reputation of the firm with clients

 

1. HR:

 

2. Administrative

a. Record keeping (sample approvals, contracts, etc)

 

3. Production:

a. Coordinate with production team to ensure orders are delivered as per client requirements.

 

Application Process:

 

Interested candidates should follow the below process to complete their application for this employment opportunity

1. Complete an online assessment by following this link:  applications are closed, a shortlist of candidates will be invited for an online meeting

3. Once the interview process is completed, the selected candidate will be sent an offer letter

Application Deadline:

Interested candidates must complete the assessment by November 17, 2024

Apply Before: 21 November 2024
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