Field sales Executive

LOCATION: Kampala, Uganda

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Retail Operations

REPORTS TO: Head, Commercial Division

WORK RELATIONSHIPS: Dealerships, Customers & Internal Stakeholders

INDUSTRY: Automotive

JOB TYPE: Contract

NO. OF SUBORDINATES: Nil

IMPACT ON CUSTOMERS: Internal & External

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

If you would like to work in a genuinely fast-paced and professional environment with vision to becom the number one choice for Africans making an automobile-related transaction, then this is the place.

We deliver services at the standards expected by our customers and implement new ideas at the highest speed possible on our planet. We work hard, and we reward people who are passionate enough to nurture this vision with us. Our ambition is to sustain value for our shareholders, create meaning and purpose that truly engages our employees while ensuring peace of mind for our customers.

We are pioneers in the auto technology space and are always at the forefront of developing and launching innovative solutions in the market. Our goal is to continue to attract some of the industry’s most innovative and entrepreneurial talent who recognize our growing brand value and strong positioning long into the future.

ABOUT THE TEAM 

Our CEO and the rest of our leadership team are driven, passionate individuals who possess excellent credentials, have quality work experience across reputable companies and have come together at Autochek to do the most phenomenal work of their lives. With over 80 years of combined experience and from varied backgrounds, our team shares the same vision and common values.

PERSON FOCUS

Very results-oriented, well organized, hands-on, dynamic and with a proactive personality that enjoys client-facing and the challenge of growing the business.

JOB SUMMARY:

In this role you would be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with a company's clients or customers. You will act as the primary point of contact between a business and its customers, and are responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction and maximizing sales opportunities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and maintain relationships with motor vehicle bonded warehouses, car dealerships, and motor vehicle distributors to generate business opportunities for motor vehicle financing.
• Prospect and qualify potential clients for motor vehicle financing services.
• Educate clients on the benefits of financing through our firm and assist them in completing the necessary documentation.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure a smooth and efficient financing process for clients.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify potential growth opportunities for the company.
• Conduct field visits on the daily and share reports to the line supervisor.
• Meet the daily, weekly and monthly sales targets and KPIs set by the company.
• Write and share written weekly sales reports to the line supervisor.

COMPETENCY PROFILE:

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong communication, organization and negotiation skills.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Good people management skills.
• Strong reporting skills.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proactive, ethical, high energy, hands-on individual with great interpersonal skills.
• Thoughtful and demonstrates good judgment and strong decision- making based on accurate and timely analysis.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; attention to detail
• Results-oriented approach to work; willingness to do whatever it takes to help the team.
• Ability to identify and implement efficiencies and process improvements.
• Able to deliver the highest standards of customer service.
• Strong problem solving and creative skills.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT 

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance Marketing, or related field.

EXPERIENCE

• Zero to 2 years of sales and business development experience.
• Automotive sales experience is an added advantage.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

You will learn to move fast, take calculated risks and learn from failures.

You will develop core management strategies as well as learn the importance of deep dives to resolve problems across geographies.Your people management skill will be tested and improved as you engage and interact with colleagues to deliver quantifiable goals that give real business value.

You will learn to measure and track output and results and how to automate everything that you do.

WHAT WE OFFER

In addition to attractive compensation, you will have the opportunity to work with a global leader. We offer a vibrant culture, great work ambiance, super intelligent workforce and a relaxed dress code. We invest in the development of our diverse workforce. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to the company. We are also committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities.

How to Apply:

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