About REMCO

REMCO is an engineering & manufacturing company that started in 2018 and owned by the government of Rwanda. REMCO was established to manufacture machines, equipment, and spare parts that were mostly imported in sectors of Agriculture mechanization, Construction, Mining, Automotive, Energy, Defense, and Health care equipment. REMCO also provides technical support for other local, regional companies through training, repair, and maintenance services.

As the industrial policy master plan recommends the Government to take the lead in investing in industries of high priority, REMCO provides a vehicle to implement this policy and serves as an anchor company for coordinated and rapid industrial growth. It is focused on priority areas of import substitution, job creation, and export-oriented growth as reflected in vision 2020 and Vision 2050.  REMCO products are manufactured within modern and well-equipped machine shop and foundry facilities. REMCO uses advanced machines, such as CNC machines, conventional lathe & milling machines, CAD/CAM Labs, and an ultramodern Ferrous Casting Unit (Steel and Cast Iron) to produce multifaceted products through Induction Furnace melting with no-bake reclamation molding system.

Job title: Sales Officer

We are looking to employ a sales-driven and customer-oriented Sales Officer to oversee our sales team and determine the most effective solutions to increase company sales. The Sales Officer’s responsibilities include recommending improvements to current sales strategies, informing potential and existing customers of company promotions, as well as preparing accurate sales and expense reports. You should also be able to continually identify new sales opportunities through customer referrals

To be successful as a Sales Officer, you should be persuasive and knowledgeable of industry regulations. Ultimately, an outstanding Sales Officer should have a strong work ethic and demonstrate exceptional communication, negotiation, and customer service skills at all times.

Responsibilities

• Developing and sustaining long-lasting relationships with customers
• Screening, recruiting, and training sales employees
• Calling potential customers to explain company products and encourage purchases
• Answering customers’ questions and escalating complex issues to the relevant departments as needed
• Developing in-depth knowledge of company products
• Maintaining an accurate record of all sales, scheduled customer appointments, and customer complaints
• Collaborating with the marketing department to ensure that the company is reaching its target audience
• Informing product developers of possible product improvements and changes to ensure that company products meet current market needs
• Preparing cost-benefit analyses for prospective and existing customers to determine the most suitable purchase options
• Analyzing competitors’ products to determine product features, benefits, shortfalls, and market success

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Marketing, or related field is preferred
• Proven sales experience
• Sound knowledge of sales strategies and industry regulations
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent negotiation and consultative sales skills
• Effective communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills

Interested candidates must send their detailed CV listing at least three references with a letter of motivation to: [email protected] , Please remember to add the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.

The applications sent after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The deadline for receiving applications is Monday, February 15th, 2021