Sales Executive - Key Accounts (Tea)

Sales / Marketing / Business Development / Merchandising

About the Employer

Job Description

WE ARE HIRING

Key Accounts Sales Executive - Tea

Join the Richard Pieris Group, a dynamic and diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, and be a part of our journey to success. We are looking for a Key Accounts Sales Executive to contribute to the growth of Maskeliya Tea Gardens Ceylon Limited, our tea marketing arm.

Role Highlights:

  • Revenue Generation: Drive revenue growth within assigned sales channels, focusing on Institutions and Horeca sectors. You'll be responsible for nurturing existing clients and expanding your customer base.
  • Credit Management: Maintain sound credit practices within assigned credit terms and limits.
  • Customer Service: Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction by coordinating with our Production and Distribution Centre for timely deliveries and maintaining strong customer relationships.
  • Product Knowledge: Educate customers and stakeholders about our products, address product-related inquiries, and uphold positive relationships.
  • Market Engagement: Actively participate in trade fairs, exhibitions, tea tasting sessions, and sampling promotions to raise brand awareness.
  • Field Visits: Complete planned field visits to maximize productivity.
  • Demand Forecasting: Accurately predict demand to maintain product availability.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • GCE Advanced Level qualification, preferably in the Commerce stream.
  • A Diploma in Sales Management/Marketing is a plus.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ sales experience in FMCG; tea/coffee sales experience is advantageous.
  • Proficiency in MS Office.
  • Strong command of spoken and written English.
  • A team player with a passion for success.

We Offer:

An attractive compensation package for the ideal candidate, which includes a vehicle allowance, fuel coverage, performance-based incentives, and medical insurance benefits.

If you are the ideal fit for this role, please send your CV with the job title in the subject line to careers@arpico.com within 7 days of this advertisement.

Join us at Richard Pieris Group and be a part of our exciting journey towards success.

Head of Group Human Resources - Richard Pieris & Company PLC

310, Highlevel Road, Nawinma, Maharagama, Sri Lanka