Sales Specialist
Job Description
We are searching for an innovative sales specialist with a great analytical mind to join our team. The sales specialist will be tasked with handling daily sales operations, performing in-depth market research, preparing sales forecasts, amend sales policies and make recommendations for business growth.
The candidate should have excellent problem-solving and people skills.
Sales Specialist Responsibilities:
- Providing product demonstrations to staff and clients, and taking the lead in resolving complaints.
- Conducting market research and sharing findings with the team.
- Working alongside the team to draw up strategies to increase customer base.
- Setting sales targets and implementing incentives.
- Providing accurate sales forecasts and allocating resources so targets are met.
- Managing a network of vendors, suppliers and partners / distributors
- Maintaining excellent relationships with customers that are built on trust, and encouraging the rest of the sales team to follow this example.
- Keeping up-to-date with advancements in marketing, sales and over all the operations per given strategy
- Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions or conferences
- Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections
- Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking and social media
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or similar / business college
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office
- Hands-on experience with CRM software is a plus
- Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques
- Fast learner and passion for sales
- Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
- Aptitude in delivering attractive presentations
- Valid driver’s license.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent customer service and leadership skills.
- Strong networking abilities.
- Ability to diagnose problems and find solutions.
- Ability to remain professional.
- Willingness to work overtime when required.
