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Job Title:  Sales Executive

Organisation: Southgate Industries

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Southgate Industries is a leading fruit processing company, located in Kampala Industrial & Business Park (KIBP Namanve). We process pineapples, mangoes, and bananas into puree, concentrate, and other value-added products.

Job Summary:  The Sales Executive is responsible for achieving sales targets by developing new business opportunities and maintaining relationships with existing clients. The role involves direct selling, managing accounts, and identifying new channels for distributing SGI’s bottled juice and pineapple concentrate.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   The Sales Executive oversees:

• Sales drive
• Account Management
• New Business Development
• Sales Reporting
• Collaboration with Marketing and Distribution Teams

Duty/Responsibility

• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets by identifying and closing sales opportunities in the assigned territory.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients to ensure steady sales growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to secure repeat business and increase order volumes.
• Provide after-sales support and resolve any client issues or concerns promptly.
• Identify and approach new clients, including supermarkets, wholesalers, retailers, and hospitality outlets.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities to promote SGI’s products.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client interactions in CRM systems.
• Provide regular sales reports and market insights to the Sales & Distribution Manager.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote product launches and sales campaigns.
• Work closely with the logistics team to ensure timely deliveries to customers.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Experience in Sales – At least 2-3 years of experience in a sales role, preferably in the food and beverage industry or FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods)

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field

Additional skills:

• Sales and Negotiation Skills
• Customer Relationship Management
• Product Knowledge.
• Market Analysis and Prospecting
• Communication Skills.
• Sales Planning and Execution.
• Customer Service Orientation.
• Team Collaboration
• Problem-Solving Skills.
• Report Writing and Data Analysis

How to Apply:

Send your CV and relevant documents to: recruitment@southgateindustries.com

Deadline: 31st October 2024

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