Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The position of Sales Associate requires a highly driven, adaptable and reliable individual to help take our company to the next level. You will be part of a dynamic team that finds, signs and grows commercial customers for our LPG and clean-energy solutions across Lusaka. This position reports to the Head of Sales and Marketing.

Responsibilities or duties

• Persist in direct sales, finding and signing new commercial customers such as restaurants, hotels, lodges, schools, colleges and hospitals.
• Research the market, build a target list of prospects and make daily calls to schedule appointments and site visits.
• Assess customers’ energy needs, recommend the right solution, prepare quotations from the approved price list and open new accounts.
• Provide superior customer service, answer client questions promptly and keep in regular contact to grow volumes and win referrals.
• Meet sales targets, and set up booths at trade shows and events to demonstrate the use and safety of our products.
• Monitor competitors’ prices and activities, and keep up to date with product knowledge.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare daily and weekly sales reports showing what is selling, what is not selling, and how fast.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Grade 12 School Certificate; a certificate or diploma in sales, marketing or business studies is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Lusaka; fluent English plus Nyanja or Bemba.
• Confident using a smartphone, WhatsApp Business and spreadsheets.

Experience needed

• At least one year in B2B field sales, telesales or account management. Selling to hotels, restaurants or schools is a strong advantage.
• A valid driving licence is an advantage.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Applications without the video will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• 265 Energy Zambia never charges a fee at any stage of recruitment.

• Persist in direct sales, finding and signing new commercial customers such as restaurants, hotels, lodges, schools, colleges and hospitals.
• Research the market, build a target list of prospects and make daily calls to schedule appointments and site visits.
• Assess customers’ energy needs, recommend the right solution, prepare quotations from the approved price list and open new accounts.
• Provide superior customer service, answer client questions promptly and keep in regular contact to grow volumes and win referrals.
• Meet sales targets, and set up booths at trade shows and events to demonstrate the use and safety of our products.
• Monitor competitors’ prices and activities, and keep up to date with product knowledge.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare daily and weekly sales reports showing what is selling, what is not selling, and how fast.

• Direct sales
• Market research
• Customer needs assessment
• Quotation preparation
• Customer service
• Sales target achievement
• Competitor monitoring
• Product knowledge
• Record keeping
• Sales reporting
• Smartphone usage
• WhatsApp Business
• Spreadsheet proficiency

• Grade 12 School Certificate
• Certificate or diploma in sales, marketing or business studies (advantage)
• At least one year in B2B field sales, telesales or account management
• Experience selling to hotels, restaurants or schools (strong advantage)
• Good knowledge of Lusaka
• Fluent English
• Fluent Nyanja or Bemba
• Confident using a smartphone, WhatsApp Business and spreadsheets
• Valid driving licence (advantage)