DEADLINE: 30/09/2024
Sales Representative
Full-time
Their job will be composed of 3 main tasks:
Reach out and attend potential customers in the Field & at the Branch.
- Increase awareness around clear sight to all potential customers in the field and at the branch
- Participate in fieldwork activities like distributing flyers and interesting people to come into the branch forfree vision tests
- Use your knowledge to explain the benefits of wearing eyeglasses & answer questions related to eyewear
- Listen and help people choose frames and lenses
Convert customers interest into successful sales
- Follow-up with potential prospects over the phone, answering their questions related to pricing, payment and delivery in order to convert them into paying customers
- Enter contact details of customers into the database using the Lapaire CRM
- Present clear pricing and installment plans options to potential customers
- Collect deposits and close sales with customers in due time through convincing arguments and sales pitches
Ensure smooth delivery to customers
- Keep customers informed about the delivery and status of their order
- Take the customers through theprocedure of picking up their glasses
- Inform customers about any after-sales service, how to leave a reviewandcollect referrals from them
Candidate profile
- A-Level Certificate, Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Commerce, Business Administration, Sales & Marketing, or any relevant field. +1 years of professional experience in a business/retail setting will be an advantage
- Previous experience in customer service within a retail or healthcare environment
- Proven experience as a field sales agent, with a focus on customer engagement
- Familiarity with point of sale (POS) systems and other digital sales tools
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in digital tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), email writing, and other business communication platforms
- Strong attention to detail in inventory management, data entry, and accurately recording customer information
- Basic knowledge of inventory control principles and stock management
- Ability to effectively use mobile devices for customer interactions, and adaptability to learn and use the company’s POS apps for billing and transactions
- Experience in sales pitching and working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
Personal Skills To Be Successful In This Job
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically in customer interactions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to connect with customers from diverse backgrounds
- A positive, flexible attitude, willing to adapt to changes within the company
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while being a strong team player
- High levels of integrity and trustworthiness in all interactions
Core Values
- Integrity: Always upholding ethical standards
- Customer-centric: Focused on delivering exceptional service and understanding customer needs
- Teamwork: Collaborative and able to work effectively with others
- Result-driven: Motivated to meet targets and achieve results
- Attention to detail: Careful and meticulous in managing tasks
- Time management: Efficient in managing tasks and meeting deadlines
- Positive attitude: Bringing enthusiasm and energy to the role
- Self-driven: Motivated to perform and grow without constant supervision
Ready for the challenge? Apply Now!
The salary of the sales representative is UGX. 500,000 gross per month.
About Lapaire
Industry: Administration
Location: Kampala, Uganda
At Lapaire, we believe that everyone has the right to see well. To improve the sight of all, we have developed a simple concept: we offer free eye tests and quality corrective glasses at affordable prices. Joining the Lapaire teams means joining a pan-African and inspiring company in order to have an impact on the daily lives of millions of people living in Africa.