Job Description

Posted on June 1, 2021

Medlink Services
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and self disciplined Marketing and Sales Officer at our Kitwe office.
JOB PURPOSE: To facilitate increased customer base and sales revenue by undertaking product development, marketing, advertising, promotional and sales activities for the company.
ACCOUNTABILITES
1) Conducting regular market research to help identify and analyse business trends, customer needs and desires and recommend new or changes to marketing and business development strategies
2) Developing and implementing marketing and advertising campaigns including creating and distributing promotional materials to continuously increase demand for Company products and services
3) Designing and implementing strategic sales plans and programmes for the Company’s products and services so as to bring in new customers, increase sales and company revenue
4) Designing and developing new products and services taking into account market trends and customer needs and desires
5) Providing support and advise to the client relations unit in designing and implementing programmes to facilitate sustained customer satisfaction and retention
6) Continuous evaluation of marketing and sales performance to facilitate review of strategies and plans and to prepare and submit performance reports regularly
7) Contributing to the setting of marketing and sales targets and budgets
8) Undertaking other work activities as may be assigned by the supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing or a related field
3 years of experience in marketing and sales
Member of the Zambia Institute of Marketing (ZIM)
Valid Driving Licence
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Excellent knowledge of market research practices and techniques
Good understanding of principles, practices and techniques of marketing strategies
Working with various forms of media, including print, broadcast and digital
Using social media effectively as a marketing tool
Proficiency with computer programs, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Self-management and motivation with excellent planning, organising and problem solving skills
Enterprising, creative, Initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision
Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
Effective leadership and excellent communication skills
Flexible with ability and willingness to learn and operate in a new environment
Kindly send your CVs and supporting documents to position.recruitment@outlook.com before 4 June, 2021.
NB – Those that applied for this position before need not to apply