Who We Are: Easy Taxi is the largest taxi hailing mobile app in the World with operations in more than 30 countries.
It was launched in September 2012 and aims to change the transportation industry around the world by offering passengers a fast, convenient and safe way of booking taxis, while increasing the safety of taxi drivers and especially their revenues.
Our company is part of Africa Internet Group (sister companies including; Jumia, Hellofood, Kaymu and Lamudi). Africa Internet Group is a global and leading incubator of startups specialized in e-commerce.
It is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by Millicom, MTN and Rocket Internet.
Job Description: Easy Taxi is looking for a Sales Executive to generate new business and act as a contact between the company and its existing and potential markets.
Responsibilities
Generate new business by prospecting through research, conducting market analysis, networking, and referrals.
Listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale.
Cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business
Responding to incoming email and phone inquiries
Acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets
Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales
Gathering market and customer information
Negotiating on price, costs, delivery and specifications with buyers and managers
Reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets
Gaining a clear understanding of customers’ businesses and requirements
Making accurate, rapid cost calculations and providing customers with quotations
Minimum Educational Requirements:
Degree in Business Management course from a recognized learning institution.
Required Experience:
2-3 years’ experience in B2B sales
Experience with sales reporting tools; Salesforce/pipedrive.
Required Skills & Competencies:
Must be a Kenyan National; fluent in both written and spoken English, Swahili
Data Entry Skills, Reporting Skills, Administrative Writing Skills, Excellent in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
Understanding the Customer, Customer Focus, Informing Others
Self-Development
Attention to Detail
Teamwork
Experience with sales reporting tools; Salesforce/pipedrive.
We Offer You:
An amazing learning culture.
A flat structured working environment to enable you enhance your professional skills.
A chance to be part of an international team that offers great opportunities for growth.
How to Apply:
Interested and suitably qualified candidates to submit their application, including a detailed CV, daytime telephone contact, and two professional referees to: hr.kenya@africainternetholding.com before Friday 6th November 2015.
Give details of your current salary and the expected salary in this position on the body of your Application Letter. Specify the position you are applying for as the subject of your application .i.e. Application – Sales Executive – Easy Taxi
Easy Taxi is an equal opportunity employer.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
No phone calls please.