Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive, highly persuasive, and results-driven Senior Outdoor Sales Executive to drive our business expansion across key commercial sectors. In this field-based role, you will actively represent our company at trade exhibitions, meetings, and major product expos, Made in Ethiopia. You will engage directly with business owners, manufacturers, and decision-makers who require high-quality paper packaging solutions for their products, building long-term commercial partnerships and growing our market share.
Key Responsibilities
Exhibition & Expo Representation:
Attend industry trade shows, product expos, networking events, and local manufacturing forums (e.g., "Made in Ethiopia") to identify new business opportunities.
B2B Client Acquisition:
Identify, contact, and meet directly with product manufacturers, brand owners, and business operators who require paper packaging products.
Field Meetings & Product Presentations:
Conduct face-to-face meetings and product demonstrations with prospective clients to showcase our paper packaging capabilities and custom options.
Negotiation & Deal Closing:
Manage the complete sales cycle from lead generation and client consultation to price negotiation, proposal submission, and contract closing.
Protocol & Relationship Management:
Maintain high professional standards, corporate protocol, and strong ongoing relationships with key corporate clients and industry partners.
Market Intelligence & Reporting:
Track market trends, competitor activities, and industry demand across manufacturing sectors to report back to management.
Requirements & Qualifications
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Work Experience
Minimum of 4 years of proven field/outdoor sales experience, preferably in B2B sales, paper packaging, manufacturing, or corporate account acquisition.
Communication & Negotiation:
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal presentation, negotiation, and closing skills with high professional protocol.
Networking Abilities:
Demonstrated success in navigating corporate events, trade shows, and engaging with business owners and executive leadership.
Self-Drive & Flexibility:
High level of independence, goal-oriented mindset, and willingness to travel locally for client meetings and expos.
Language Proficiency:
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Amharic.
Additional Information
Employment Type:
Full-Time / Permanent
Work Mode:
Outdoor / Field-Based
Note: This is a salary and commission-based job.