SALES TECHNICIAN (ELECTRICAL/ INSTRUMENTATION)

Job description

We are looking for a responsible candidate to promote and sell regular and specialized electrical products, Instrumentation products, services and solutions to businesses and consumers. This role requires a deep understanding of electrical technology, which they combine with traditional sales skills to meet customer needs and drive revenue.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical and Consultative Sales: Provide technical expertise and guidance on electrical and instrumentation products, including their specifications, capabilities and applications across the mining, food and beverage, consumer and other related sectors.
• Customer Needs Assessment: Engage contractors, engineers, corporate clients and other customers to understand their technical requirements and recommend suitable products and solutions.
• Business Development: Identify, generate and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, customer visits and market engagement.
• Sales Strategy and Target Achievement: Develop and implement sales strategies aimed at achieving sales targets and increasing the company’s market share.
• Quotations and Commercial Support: Prepare competitive quotations, calculate buying and selling prices, and conduct regular follow-ups with prospective and existing clients.
• Customer Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers to encourage repeat business and customer loyalty.
• Market Research: Keep up to date with industry developments, new products, market trends and competitor activities.
• Sales Reporting: Prepare accurate sales reports, forecasts and market updates for management.
• Sales Documentation: Ensure accurate preparation and maintenance of quotations, orders, invoices, returns and other sales-related documentation.
• Internal Coordination: Liaise with warehouse personnel and other internal teams to ensure timely order processing, stock availability and customer satisfaction.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Excellent Communication, Presentation, Sales and Marketing Skills

• Technical knowledge _ Electrical/Instrumentation

• Strong interpersonal and time management skills

• Ability to calculate figures/amounts including buying and selling price.

• Should be computer literate including Microsoft 365 & other basic applications.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade Twelve Certificate

• Diploma or an Advanced Certificate in field of Electrical/Instrumentation

• Must have at least +/- 3 years of experience in the related field will be an advantage and preferred.

• Basic knowledge of Invoicing/ POS/ Cashiering will be a plus

• Fluency in English & Bemba.

• Must have a positive and hardworking personality.

Individuals who meet the above requirements must email a hand-written covering letter and CV including professional certificates with three traceable references to: [email protected]