Vacancy title:
Business Development Executive

Jobs at:
Akilimali Bureau of Advisers Limited

Deadline of this Job:
24th August 2018

Duty Station:
Tanzania

JOB DETAILS:

JOB SUMMARY

The main responsibility of the position is to grow and increase company market share, brand value and revenue while conducting in an ethical manner and complying with all laws and regulations applicable to the company, client, regulators as well as the country. The position reports directly the Managing Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To close entire sales cycle under minimum supervision with support from Technical and Management Teams.
• To build the brand of the company and deploy modern integrated marketing methods.
• To meet corporate clients to present organization products and services.
• To meet sales targets that will be mutually agreed with the Managing Director.
• Responding to requests/comments on company's social media accounts (LinkedIn/company website).
• Generates quotes, invoices, delivery notes and purchase orders using company's QuickBooks accounting system.
• Responding to client requests on a daily basis using office application packages (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• To ensure timely TRA Tax Compliance (submission of monthly VAT Returns and Quarterly Income Taxes)

PROFILE

• Recent university graduate in marketing/finance/IT/telecom's or computer engineering with ability to learn quickly to master the job.
• Candidate already selling within Tanzania Market and have a proven sales track record will have an added advantage.
• Must be ready to study and pass required free-web-based sales training and webinars of vendors (Microsoft, Cisco etc.) so as to master them and be able to position appropriately to target customer.
• Microsoft Excel hands on experience is mandatory
• Microsoft PowerPoint slides preparation and ability to present is mandatory
• Microsoft Word advanced knowledge.
• Basic financial accounting knowledge is mandatory.
• Excellent spoken/written English is mandatory
• Experience in sending/responding to customer/supplier emails; creating quotations, purchase order/own ability to close entire sales cycle is an added advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• A well organized individual with excellent planning skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, target oriented and able to meet strict deadlines.
• Persistent, resilient and not easily disappointed.
• A very persuasive individual; able to work diplomatically, harmoniously and effectively with a diverse group of people (good team player).

Remuneration:
Starting salary not above Tshs. 1,200,000/= gross per month. In addition, commission on sales will be negotiated and agreed with the successful candidate.

Job application procedure
Applicants should send their CV’s including three (3) independent referees with their contact details to info@akilimali.co.tz 
Within two weeks from the first appearance of the advert.
Note: If you are not contacted within two (2) weeks from the date of your application consider yourself unsuccessful.
The main responsibility of the position is to grow and increase company market share, brand value and revenue.