Sales Executive (Interior Décor & Furniture) at iRecruiters Africa Limited

Job Summary:

• Our Client is seeking to hire a dynamic sales consultant who is passionate about developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies in the area of design projects. This position would be responsible for driving the sales of interior design, services and furniture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and execute sales strategies that effectively present a solid business case to prospects, using competitive intelligence capabilities.
• Responsible for new business opportunities and development through customer retention and expansion.
• Qualify prospects and develop professional relationships to generate new business
• Promote products and services to new and existing clients and negotiate price with the aim of maximizing profits.
• Daily networking is required to bring in new accounts and clients
• Generate referrals from existing business through relationship building and professional presentation of our products and services.
• Conduct presentations to clients to showcase offerings and points of difference.
• Understand and keep up to date with industry and competitive landscape knowledge.
• Demonstrate the ability to positively influence customers [propose options/solutions]
• Leverage strong prospecting, account management and closing skills to achieve monthly, quarterly and yearly goals as well as other defined sales objectives
• Schedule and establish consultation meetings with targeting businesses to drive revenue and grow company’s image.

Requirements

• Good first degree in any relevant field
• Minimum of 2 years proven experience in sales, project management, retail management in similar industry is preferred.
• A dedicated professional with business acumen and ability to demonstrate passion for sales & marketing is preferred.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills is an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure and very tight deadlines.
• Must have a can-do attitude with positive personality.
• Must be bold, amiable and have a presentable personality.
• Excel, Word, Outlook and skilled in managing social media channels.