Position Title: Sales Officer
Employer: Trade Ethiopia
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Posted date: 10 months ago
Deadline: Submission date is over
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.
