Sales Agent (Oil Palm) at Shaliron Limited

Job Description

• We are looking for Sales Agent (Oil Palm) that will support and promote our business in West African countries .
• You will be responsible for generating leads and meeting sales goals. Duties will include sales presentations and product demonstrations, as well as negotiating contracts with potential clients.

Responsibilities

• Research potential leads from business directories, web searches, or digital resources
• Contact potential customers through phone calls and emails
• Determine customer needs and offer product or service solutions and support
• Deliver customized, targeted sales strategies
• Close sales and lead customer through the purchasing process
• Meet all quotas for inside and outside sales
• Maintain a record of calls through our computerized system
• Create and maintain a database of prospective clients

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field, MBA Marketing prefered.
• 2+ years of sales experience preferred with a demonstrated successful sales record
• Experience in sales.
• Understanding of the sales process and dynamics.
• A commitment to excellent customer service.
• High school degree or equivalent; bachelor’s degree a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superb interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build rapport with both customers and suppliers.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including word, excel, and outlook.
• Able to work comfortably in a fast paced environment.
• In-depth understanding of company services and its position in the industry
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce experience
• Excellent communication skills.
• In order to be successful in this role, you will need to have a deep understanding of the sales process and dynamics of oil palm in West African countries, and also superb interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in a sales role is an advantage.We prefer candidates who have at least two years of sales experience and a solid history of closing sales, but we are willing to train the right person.

Technical Skills:

• Generating leads.
• Meeting or exceeding sales goals.
• Negotiating all contracts with prospective clients.
• Helping determine pricing schedules for quotes, promotions, and negotiations.
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports.
• Giving sales presentations to a range of prospective clients.
• Coordinating sales efforts with marketing programs.
• Understanding and promoting company programs.
• Obtaining deposits and balance of payment from clients.
• Preparing and submitting sales contracts for orders.
• Visiting clients and potential clients to evaluate needs or promote products and services.
• Maintaining client records.
• Answering client questions about credit terms, products, prices, and availability.