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Sales Man

African Venture Trading PLC

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Business

Marketing and Business

Addis Ababa

1 years - 3 years

1 Position

2025-09-24

to

2025-10-25

Required Skills

achieve sales targets

Fields of study

Marketing

Business

Full Time

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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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

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

Job Requirements

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

How To Apply

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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