Marketing and Sales Division Head – LESSO Ethiopia Trading PLC
Business and Administration, Sales and Marketing
LESSO Ethiopia Trading PLC
LESSO Ethiopia Trading Plc is a prominent player in the Import – Export and Manufacturing sector, specializing in a diverse range of products. With a dedicated team that we consider our family, we strive for excellence and innovation in all our endeavors.
Our core operations revolve around the export of high-quality Coffee Beans, Pulses and Oilseeds, showcasing Ethiopia’s rich agricultural heritage to the global market. In addition, we are actively involved in the trading and manufacturing of Water Pipes, Sewerage Pipes, Electrical Conduits and Fittings, ensuring quality and reliability in every product we offer.
Operating extensively in Ethiopia, our trading arm serves the local market with a wide range of products, while our manufacturing activities are set to expand with the inauguration of our state-of-the-art factory in Oromiya Region, Sheger City strategically located just 20km from the capital city.
Since 2016, LESSO Ethiopia Trading PLC has proudly represented China LESSO Group Holdings Limited as its authenticated sole agent in Ethiopia, bringing world-class products and solutions to our customers, further solidifying our commitment to quality and excellence.
Job Summary:
- Under the direction of the Marketing and Sales Department Manager: Plan, organize, lead, control, evaluate and report the marketing and sales activities of the company to efficiently execute the strategies that will maximize market share and company positioning.
- Conducts research and creates plan and prospects for marketing.
- Establishes and puts into action the company’s strategy, develops and puts into action plans for increasing sales, and works to achieve the predetermined goals for both profit and sales.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plans and directs the company’s sales and marketing policies, objectives and initiatives.
- Develops and oversees the sales and marketing functions, to ensure that the sales and marketing strategies are organized to achieve sales and brand goals.
- Promotes the company’s existing brands and introduces new products to the market.
- Makes researches and develops marketing opportunities and plans.
- Understands customer requirements and identifies market trends to achieve the marketing goals.
- Gathers, investigates, and summarizes market data and trends to draft reports.
- Develops and conducts sales campaigns as well as marketing promotional plans.
- Maintains relationships with clients by making regular visits, understands their needs and anticipates new marketing opportunities.
- Encourages employees to increase productivity, inspires and motivates sales and optimizes the market share.
- Organizes the sales and marketing team to creatively reach more potential customers.
- Ensures that all quotes are carried out in a timely and professional manner.
- Organizes and conducts site inspections and familiarization visits to major construction and other potential areas.
- Proactively monitors the profiles of the major clients in the different media platforms and ensures appropriate responses are posted in a timely fashion.
- MA / BA in Marketing Management or Business Management
- 4/6 years relevant experience out of which 2 years of middle level managerial experience in the marketing field in business organizations.
- Strong in people management, operations, and technology.
- Excellent verbal and writing communication.
- Inventiveness in addressing issues.
- Flexible and upbeat, a good team member.
- High standards of integrity and confidence.
Negotiable
