Afritank, a leading manufacturer of water storage tanks with manufacturing facilities in Lusaka and Kitwe, is expanding its sales operations across Zambia. We are seeking nine (9) energetic, results-driven, and self-motivated Sales Executives to strengthen our field sales team and drive market growth across the country.

Duty Stations / Base Towns:

• Lusaka – 2 positions
• Kitwe – 2 positions
• Solwezi – 1 position
• Choma – 1 position
• Mongu – 1 position
• Chipata – 1 position
• Kasama – 1 position

Employment Type: Full-Time (Field-based)

Reporting To: General Trade Head (GT Head) – Zambia

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidates will be responsible for driving sales and developing business within their assigned geographical corridors:

• Conducting regular field visits to hardware outlets, agro-dealers, stockists, and other potential customers in accordance with an established 10-day sales route.
• Achieving monthly sales targets and driving revenue growth within assigned territories.
• Identifying, recruiting, and onboarding new stockists and business partners.
• Generating sales leads, taking customer orders, and following up on outstanding payments.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Monitoring stock availability, market trends, customer preferences, and competitor activities.
• Maintaining accurate records of customer visits, sales orders, stock levels, and market intelligence using the company’s mobile application.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 School Certificate.
• A qualification in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field will be an added advantage.
• At least 2–4 years of proven experience in field or route sales, preferably in building materials, hardware, FMCG, agricultural inputs, or a related industry.
• Must be resident in, originally from, or willing to permanently relocate to the advertised base town.
• Good command of English and at least one local language commonly spoken within the assigned territory.
• Good numerical and basic reporting skills.
• Proficiency in using smartphones and mobile applications.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and customer relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate integrity, and deliver results with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions:

• This is a full-time field-based position with no fixed office location.
• Normal working days will be Monday to Friday, with Saturday designated as a sales reporting day.
• The successful candidates will be required to undertake daily field visits using public transport and walking, as the company will not provide a dedicated vehicle for this role.
• The role will involve occasional overnight stays within assigned sales territories.

What We Offer:

• Fixed monthly salary.
• Travel and overnight allowances.
• Performance-based sales incentives.
• Company-issued smartphone.
• Comprehensive induction and on-the-job training.

• Conducting regular field visits to hardware outlets, agro-dealers, stockists, and other potential customers in accordance with an established 10-day sales route.
• Achieving monthly sales targets and driving revenue growth within assigned territories.
• Identifying, recruiting, and onboarding new stockists and business partners.
• Generating sales leads, taking customer orders, and following up on outstanding payments.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Monitoring stock availability, market trends, customer preferences, and competitor activities.
• Maintaining accurate records of customer visits, sales orders, stock levels, and market intelligence using the company’s mobile application.

• Good command of English and at least one local language commonly spoken within the assigned territory.
• Good numerical and basic reporting skills.
• Proficiency in using smartphones and mobile applications.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and customer relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate integrity, and deliver results with minimal supervision.

• Grade 12 School Certificate.
• A qualification in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Must be resident in, originally from, or willing to permanently relocate to the advertised base town.