Our client, market research firm with operations across Africa is currently seeking a Sales Executive.
The selected candidate will drive sales of their flagship subscription-based data products which gives answers to the market needs and help brands understand the consumer and trade environment. The ideal candidate Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a market research agency or FMCG. Fluency in French would be a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the full sales cycle from prospecting through close, reaching out to prospects, pitching clients and creating presentations for pitches.
- Understand industry dynamics and trends, identify potential target customers, map key stakeholders and uncover needs of relevant prospects.
- Contact potential clients through telephone calls, e-mail or other forms of communication.
- Conduct discovery calls with prospects in order to qualify opportunity.
- Organize follow-up meetings for our research and product teams.
- Maintain accurate records of all sales development activity in our CRM.
Qualifications:
- Must have a relevant bachelor’s degree.
- Must have 3 years and above working experience.
- Preferably someone with experience running research projects, ideally in FMCG or Market research.
- Capacity to work both independently and under close supervision.
- Excellent verbal & written English (native speaker).
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