Sales and Marketing Intern -Organic Africa 283 views

Job Summary

Background: The Organic Africa group of social enterprises (B’Ayoba, KaZa, La Rochelle Centre, Organic Africa Holdings) has the aim to improve social, economic and environmental sustainability in Africa. We cultivate and wild harvest high value certified herbs, spices, medicinal and indigenous plants with small-scale farming communities as well as on our own farms. We are committed to the betterment of Africa’s people not only by providing them with viable economic solutions but also through social engagement and improved food security.
We have the following opening:

Sales and Marketing Intern

We are looking to recruit a results-driven Sales/Marketing Intern to actively seek out and engage customer prospects. You will provide complete and appropriate solutions for every customer in order to boost top-line revenue growth, customer acquisition levels and profitability.

Duties And Responsibilities

Accountabilities/Responsibilities
• Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers
• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Develop and manage social media campaign on Facebook, Webpage, Twitter, Instagram
• Reach out to customer leads through cold calling
• Develop packaging material
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
• Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments
• Analyse the territory/market’s potential, track sales and status reports
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
• Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends
• Continuously improve through feedback

Qualifications And Experience

Essential Skills and Experience
• Excellent knowledge of MS Outlook, Word and Excel
• Excellent knowledge of Social Media
• Highly motivated and target driven
• Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
• Relationship management skills and openness to feedback
• BS/BA degree or equivalent