Sales Officer at Trade Ethiopia

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Sales Officer

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Employer: Trade Ethiopia

Employment: Full-Time | Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 1 month ago

Deadline: Submission date is over

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About TradeEthiopia

TradeEthiopia is a premier Business-to-Business (B2B) platform dedicated to facilitating international trade and fostering strong business connections between Ethiopia, Africa, and global markets. Our platform serves as a key hub for businesses to network and engage in import/export activities, focusing on sectors such as:

• Agriculture
• Mining
• Infrastructure
• Tourism

Our Mission

Connecting businesses effectively to maximize opportunities.

Our Vision

To become Africa’s leading B2B company by 2030.

Core Values

• Reliability in delivering high-quality B2B services.
• Supporting clients in building sustainable business operations.

Required Qualifications for Sales Officers

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, business management, marketing, or related field is preferred.
• Zero (0) years of working experience.
• Sound knowledge of sales strategies and industry regulations.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation and consultative sales skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Fluency in speaking and writing English; other local & international language fluency is a plus.
• Possess excellent verbal, written & presentation skills with the ability to articulate information across cultures.

Sales Officer Responsibilities

• Analyzing competitors’ products to determine features, benefits, shortfalls, and market success.
• Developing and sustaining long-lasting relationships with customers.
• Screening, recruiting, and training sales employees.
• Calling potential customers to explain company products and encourage purchases.
• Answering customers’ questions and escalating complex issues to relevant departments as needed.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of company products.
• Maintaining accurate records of all sales, scheduled customer appointments, and complaints.
• Collaborating with the marketing department to ensure the company reaches its target audience.
• Informing product developers of possible improvements to meet current market needs.

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