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Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Sales Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying potential customers, generating leads, closing sales, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in sales in the chocolate Industry. This role requires excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of the sales process, and the ability to meet and exceed sales targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and generate new business opportunities through outbound calls, emails, networking, and referrals
• Conduct product presentations and demonstrations to potential clients
• Understand client needs and offer tailored solutions
• Prepare and deliver sales proposals and contracts
• Maintain and update CRM system with sales activities and customer information
• Achieve or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
• Build long-term relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop targeted campaigns
• Provide regular sales forecasts and reports to management

Qualifications:

• 5 years experience in a sales role in the chocolate industry (B2B or B2C depending on the industry)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented
• Proficiency with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (preferred but not always required)

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