SALES AND MARKETING OFFICER x2 – Allied Timbers Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd 153 views

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An exciting opportunity for the position of Sales and Marketing Officer has arisen for suitably qualified and experienced persons at Allied Timbers Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd. Allied Timbers Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd is an extensive, local and international provider of high quality and durable timber-based solutions for both industrial, domestic and end user markets. The successful incumbents will report to the Sales and Marketing Executive and will be based in Bindura and Chinhoyi respectively.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Tracks company’s sales data, maintains promotional materials inventory, plans meetings and trade shows, maintains databases and prepares report.
2. Implements marketing and advertising campaigns by assembling and analysing sales forecasts, preparing marketing and advertising strategies, plans, and objectives, planning and organising promotional presentations and updating calendars for the products.
3. Answers questions from clients about our products and service benefit.
4. Maintains excellent relationships with clients through superior customer service.
5. Prepares marketing reports by collecting, analysing and summarising sales data.
6. Keeps promotional materials ready by coordinating requirements with graphics department, inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
7. Researches competitive products by identifying and evaluating product characteristics, market share, pricing, and advertising, maintaining research databases. Conduct market research and identify consumer trends in the market.
8. Plans meetings and trade shows by identifying, assembling and coordinating requirements, establishing contacts, developing schedules and assignments and coordinating mailing lists.
9. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading trade publications.
10. Selling and promoting products.
11. Explores opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
12. Manages relationships with external vendors and customers to ensure high-quality and timely execution of marketing programs, and to ensure competitiveness.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Business studies
• A Post-Graduate degree in business administration/management will be an added advantage
• IMM or Diploma in Forestry/Diploma in Marketing
• Clean class 4 Driver’s Licence and defensive driving

Skills and Knowledge
• Understanding and knowledge of sales and marketing especially selling service.
• 5 years’ commercial management experience – 5 of which should have been in a similar role in the
Timber Industry
• Strong analytical, organizational, and creative thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of data analysis and report writing.
• The ability to understand and follow company policies and procedures.
• The ability to work under pressure

Remuneration
A remuneration package commensurate with education and experience will be given to the successful candidate.