ABOUT THE COMPANY

Optica was formed in 1959 in Nairobi, Kenya. The company has grown steadily to become the largest and leading Optician in East Africa. What began as a one room, 5 staff operation has today grown to 65 + branch operations with 400+ staff. If you're looking to learn, grow, and bring better sight to all - come work with us at Optica and build your career and let us grow together.

JOB SUMMARY

The job role of Sales Executive is to work in the Wholesale division of Optica to market products to wholesale customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties & Responsibilities: The Employee’s duties, which may be varied from time to time, will include amongst other responsibilities that arise during the day-to-day business of the Company the following:

• Sales of Optical products and optical eye testing equipment to Wholesale customers
• Creating Sales Invoice and Delivery notes and ensuring timely delivery of orders to customers.
• Building and maintaining quality relationships with key accounts.
• Keeping tab on competition and the products they are selling
• Preparation of the departmental reports Sales, Inventory
• Payment follow-ups and ensure accounts are up to date.
• Ensuring the company objectives are achieved by planning thoroughly, setting sales goals and analyzing performance
• Building Database of prospective clients and meeting them to expand the customer base and thus increase sales.
• Identifying areas of improvement in sales strategies and processes to establish actionable insights.
• Representing the company in exhibitions and trade fairs
• Any other duties assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Sales strategy, Marketing, Business development, Customer service, Negotiation, Market research, intelligence, Sales performance tracking and reporting, Communication, Customer relations, Sales management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree

• Sales of Optical products and optical eye testing equipment to Wholesale customers
• Creating Sales Invoice and Delivery notes and ensuring timely delivery of orders to customers.
• Building and maintaining quality relationships with key accounts.
• Keeping tab on competition and the products they are selling
• Preparation of the departmental reports Sales, Inventory
• Payment follow-ups and ensure accounts are up to date.
• Ensuring the company objectives are achieved by planning thoroughly, setting sales goals and analyzing performance
• Building Database of prospective clients and meeting them to expand the customer base and thus increase sales.
• Identifying areas of improvement in sales strategies and processes to establish actionable insights.
• Representing the company in exhibitions and trade fairs
• Any other duties assigned.

• Sales strategy
• Marketing
• Business development
• Customer service
• Negotiation
• Market research
• Intelligence
• Sales performance tracking and reporting
• Communication
• Customer relations
• Sales management

• Diploma
• Associate's degree