Sales Administrator Job in Kenya

Our client, a fast growing medium sized organization in the pharmaceutical industry and a major distributor for GSK and other manufacturing companies which largely sells to other chemist and hospitals as well as county government in Kiambu, Nakuru, Nyandarua Nyeri, Muranga, Meru, Embu, Laikipia among others is seeking to recruit a focused, self-driven professional of high integrity. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual, with a proven track record in a sales administrative role growing the pharmaceutical business, to join the team as a Sales Administrator in Kiambu in line with the company growth strategy

Vacant Position: Sales Administrator

Reporting: Managing Director Thro’ General manager Responsible For: Sales Assistant

Job Summary – to provide timely sales information to the management by compiling, forecasting and analyzing sales reports and draw strategies and to grow overall sales

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare sales forecast reportsPrepare and analyze high quality monthly quarterly and annual sales reports including commentary performance indicators and benchmarkingEstablish sales territory and systems of reporting and communication with clientsLead and manage sales representative team performance and administrationSchedule and supervise sales representative field itineraryMotivate and coordinate the sales teamProvide input for annual revenue reportPlan and coordinate new product launchesReconcile invoices and perform credit control functionsAdvice management on new marketsFollow up tender business in the county, schools, dispensaries etcmanage a team of experienced sales peopleEnsure sales and business growth through sales volume and profitsImprove customer relationship managementIncrease rate of contact with clientsImprove product performanceEnsure accurate cash flow and debtor statusEnsure timeliness and accuracy of invoicingAny other sales related duty that may be required from time to timeQualification and Competencies RequiredDegree in Economics, Business management or equivalentMinimum of 3 years working experience in business or sales administrationPrior experience working in a pharmacy.Should be able to effectively solve and mediate problems both business and staffHave proven managerial skills and experience and able to contribute  toward the development of department strategy Proficiency in computer Above 32 years of ageHave strong analytic and quantitative skills; ability to determine trends and propose solutions Have excellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to work under pressure; flexible and adaptable Resourceful, mature, hard-working honest, trustworthy and energeticDemonstrated ability to multi-task and work in a fast pace organizationMust possess socio-culture awareness and sensitivityMust be flexible and demonstrate sound work ethicsMust have excellent customer focus both internally and externallyResult oriented and time consciousPleasant personality and be highly organizedProfessional demeanor and appearanceBe able to handle confidential and sensitive information with the secrecy requiredIf you are interested and qualified please send a cover letter and CV to recruitment@postureconsulting.com, indicating the job applying for in the subject of the email. Closing date for application 13th October, 2014Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted