Market Sales Representative - Construction Finishing Materials

About the role

Prasino Construction Materials Import PLC supplies construction materials to customers in Addis Ababa and across Ethiopia, serving contractors, developers and retailers. It is looking for a Market Sales Representative to grow its market presence, find potential customers, promote construction finishing materials and create new sales opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Visit markets regularly to identify and develop potential customers
• Promote and introduce construction finishing materials to prospective clients
• Build relationships with contractors, construction companies, dealers, retailers and other customers
• Find new market opportunities and expand the customer base
• Visit construction sites and commercial areas to generate sales leads
• Gather market information on customer demand, competitor activity and prices
• Follow up with prospects and existing customers to turn opportunities into sales
• Negotiate within the company's approved pricing policies
• Achieve assigned sales targets and prepare regular market visit and sales performance reports

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration or a related field
• At least 1 year of relevant sales experience; experience in construction materials or building finishing products is an advantage
• Fluency in English and Amharic is a plus

Required skills

• Excellent communication, negotiation and customer relationship skills
• Ability to identify potential customers and generate sales leads
• Good knowledge of the local market and customer development techniques
• Ability to work independently, make regular field visits and meet sales targets

Applicants submit an updated CV and documents showing education and work experience through the company's application channel; only shortlisted candidates are contacted for an interview.