Sales Operations Officer at Sahara Group

Job Description

Accountabilities

•  Maintain strong relationship with existing customers for business retention. 
• Identify present and future business development opportunities with new and existing clients. 
• Initiate and develop relationships with clients for business growth. 
• Stay abreast of recent industry trends. 
• Contact and follow-up on qualified clients for new opportunities.
• Work closely with clients to understand the business needs and to explore opportunities for growth. 
• Constantly update past & new customer details and contact list as and when applicable.
• Close new business deals by coordinating requirements, integrating contract requirements with business operations.
• Design & maintain a customer database with approved credit limits & also ensure all customers are covered with proper contracts/ offer letters before embarking on sales.
• Address customer issues/concerns in accurate and timely manner. 
• Handle order raising, documentation and invoicing process of clients.
• Ensure sales reports and receivables are kept up to date.
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure client transactions are concluded from end to end.
• Other assigned responsibilities

Requirements

• B.Sc in any relevant course. 
• Minimum of 2 years cognate experience
• Commercially & contractually astute 
• Conscientious in approach to work 
• Good interpersonal and people skills 
• Prospecting Skills 
• Territory Management 
• Good communication skills (oral and written) 
• Good use of Microsoft Office 
• Good numeracy skills 
• Professionalism 
• Result-oriented attitude 
• Confidence and discretion 
• Articulate, effective written/Verbal communication across boundaries. 
• Ability to prioritize and multitask 
• Efficient time management 
• Good attitude and approach to work 
• A team player with an international outlook