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Commercial Officer (Accra)

Ashanti

Job Summary

Job category :	Sales
Industries :	Temporary work, recruitment
Employment type :	Permanent contract - Fixed-term contract
Region :	Ashanti - Brong Ahafo - Central - Eastern - Greater Accra - Northern - Upper East - Upper West - Volta - Western
Experience level :	2 to 5 years
Educational level :	Bachelor
Spoken language :	english›fluent french›fluent
Key Skills :	CRM negotiation sales
Number of Position(s) :	1

Job Details

Job Description

Our Client is a key player in the fragrance manufacturing industry.

Scope

The Commercial Officer is responsible for driving B2B sales with minimal supervision, develops and presents sales proposals to clients; leads client relationship management and gathers and utilises market & customer information. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in delivering sales across various countries within the MEA region

Key Responsibilities

Identify and establish new business within various countries in the West African region.
Maintain accurate sales records.
Build strong client relationships through continuous engagements, support with product customization, etc.

Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
Management of whole process from preparation and definition of projects, presentation to clients, follow-up and close of Sales.
Implement strategies to build the company’s competitor advantage in the market.
Conduct surveys and report on consumer behavior, market trends and competitor analysis.
Negotiate and close sales.
Review sales performance monthly.

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree or an HND in Marketing, Business Administration, or similar subjects.
At least 3 years’ experience in sales and marketing at a senior level, particularly with B2B sales.
Experience in the FMCG or Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing industries is desired.
Proficiency in both English and French is mandatory.
Must be able to drive and hold a clean driver’s license (mandatory)
Knowledge in preparing of sales reports is mandatory.
Ability to manage budgets efficiently.
Proven track record of successfully managing customer relationships.
Highly self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and delivery of presentations
Working knowledge of CRM systems will be an advantage.
Good time management skills.