Job Description: Glass Sales Representative
Position:Glass Sales Representative
Industry:Glass, Ceramics & Concrete
Location:Douala, Cameroon
2. Job Summary
The Glass Sales Representative is responsible for driving sales, acquiring new clients, and managing key customer relationships within the glass market. This role requires a deep understanding of glass products, excellent negotiation skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will be proactive, resilient under pressure, and dedicated to achieving and exceeding sales targets.
3. Key Responsibilities & Duties
A. Sales & Business Development:
- Proactively prospect, identify, and acquire new clients (e.g., construction firms, contractors, architects, individual homeowners).
- Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline to meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to penetrate new market segments and increase market share.
- Conduct persuasive sales presentations and product demonstrations to potential clients.
B. Customer Relationship & Account Management:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for an assigned portfolio of clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and loyalty.
- Provide expert technical advice on glass types, specifications (e.g., thickness, safety ratings, thermal properties), and appropriate applications.
- Handle and resolve customer complaints and after-sales service issues promptly and professionally to maintain trust and positive relationships.
C. Order Processing & Operational Coordination:
- Accurately process customer orders from quotation to delivery.
- Collaborate closely with the production, logistics, and installation teams to ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and delivered within agreed deadlines.
- Manage all aspects of the sales cycle, including contract negotiation, pricing agreements, and payment follow-up.
D. Market Intelligence & Strategy:
- Conduct ongoing market research to monitor competitor activities, pricing strategies, and industry trends.
- Analyze sales data and customer feedback to identify opportunities for service improvement and new product development.
- Submit regular sales reports and market analysis to management with actionable recommendations.
4. Key Requirements
A. Education:
Minimum requirement: Advanced level degree
B. Experience:
A minimum of 2 years of proven experiencein a B2B or B2C sales role, preferably within the glass, construction materials, or building products industry(SOCAVA, BM Alu Glass, Miroiterie Alu Verre / Yola Glass, Aurora Building Material, Ella Gulf, MIPROMALOM, Sika).
C. Technical & Professional Skills:
- Solid understanding of different glass types.
- Mastery of sales techniques, from prospecting to closing, and proven negotiation skills.
- Excellent ability to manage client relationships and resolve issues effectively.
- Competence in using CRM software, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word), and managing sales documentation.
D. Personal Attributes:
- Honest, reliable, and represents the company with utmost professionalism.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and persistently focused on achieving goals.
- Maintains composure, stability, and a positive attitude under pressure and in the face of challenges.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills in French; proficiency in English is a significant plus.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills to handle multiple clients and projects simultaneously.