African Venture Trading PLC
Business
Marketing and Business
Addis Ababa
1 years - 3 years
1 Position
2025-09-24
to
2025-10-25
achieve sales targets
Marketing
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Job Description
We are seeking a driven and personable Sales man to promote and sell our range of soap and oil products across retail, wholesale, and industrial clients. As a frontline representative of our distribution agent company, you will be responsible for expanding our customer base, maintaining strong client relationships, and achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate will have experience in FMCG or chemical product sales, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to territory development.
Client Acquisition & Territory Development
Identify and approach potential customers including retailers, wholesalers, and institutional buyers
Expand market reach within assigned geographic areas
Maintain a strong pipeline of prospects and follow up on leads
Product Promotion & Sales Execution
Present and explain product features, benefits, and pricing
Recommend appropriate soap and oil products based on customer needs
Negotiate pricing and close sales to meet monthly and quarterly targets
Order Fulfilment & Coordination
Process customer orders and coordinate with warehouse/logistics teams for delivery
Monitor stock availability and communicate delivery timelines
Ensure proper documentation and invoicing
Customer Relationship Management
Build and maintain long-term relationships with client
Provide after-sales support and resolve customer issues promptly
Gather feedback to improve service and product offerings
Reporting & Market Intelligence
Prepare daily and weekly sales activity reports
Track competitor activity and market trends
Share insights with management to inform strategy
Preferred Attributes
Energetic and self-motivated
Trustworthy and customer-focused
Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines
Willingness to travel for client meetings or field visits
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary plus commission
Employment Type: Contract
Accountable to: Operation Manager
Functional Relation: General Manager
Grade Salary: Negotiable/As per the scale of the organization
Location: Addis Ababa
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a diploma or bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
Proven experience in sales or customer service (1–3 years preferred)
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements should submit their application letter together with non-returnable CV and copies of supporting documents through the following email address:
bezafikre75@gmail.com Or Applicants may submit their application to HR Department of African Ventures Trading PLC which is located around Bambis Supermarket Mentewab building 7B, 7th Floor, Kirkos Sub City, Woreda 01, Addis
For further information contact Tel: +251920327575
Fields Of Study
Marketing
Business
Skills Required
achieve sales targets
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