Brand And Sales Ambassador - Laboratory & Analytical Technology Ethiopia

About IKA:

IKA is a global leader in laboratory and analytical technology, process engineering, bioprocessing, and electric vehicle battery solutions. Founded in 1910, it is an internationally active, family-owned company with nearly 1,000 employees across 17 locations on five continents, offering solutions in laboratory technology as well as dispersing, stirring, and kneading equipment.

Job Purpose:

As a Brand & Sales Ambassador, you will represent IKA externally, strengthen the brand image, create awareness, and generate sales opportunities through targeted marketing and sales activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive revenue development within the assigned sales territory.
• Expand market share independently and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Serve as the local contact for IKA customers and channel partners, maintaining strong relationships.
• Implement local sales and marketing activities as directed by sales management.
• Visit existing and potential customers/channel partners to present IKA solutions.
• Identify sales opportunities across targeted industries and ensure successful deal closures.
• Support local channel partners in promoting IKA and closing sales opportunities.
• Respond to inquiries and provide feedback on IKA’s portfolio, collaborating with other departments.
• Provide insights on customer requests, market trends, and competitor activities.
• Maintain customer data and report activities via the IKA CRM system.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Highly motivated and outgoing personality.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Basic understanding of IKA products and applications.
• Identification with the IKA brand.
• First experience in sales preferred.
• Reliable, professional, and quick learner with a strong desire for knowledge.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the assigned territory.
• Strong English language skills (spoken and written).
• Technical or scientific education is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Driving license and own car are desirable.

What We Offer:

• Exciting working environment and dynamic, agile team.
• Personalized training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in a globally recognized company and contribute to strengthening the IKA brand.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Innovative and supportive working environment.

Required Skills:

• Sales & Negotiation
• Customer Relationship Management
• Communication
• Market Awareness
• Self-Motivation

Skills Required:

• Health / Medical