Business Executive Vas At Standard Group

As part of strengthening our operations, the Commercial Department is looking for an ambitious professional to join our team.
REPORTING TO: BUSINESS MANAGER VAS
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Standard Group PLC is a licensed Premium Rate Service Provider (PRSP) and is looking for candidates who will generate revenue for the group through servicing and recruiting Value Added Service (VAS) clients who purchase Bulk
SMS, USSD, Short codes and IVR.

Key Accountabilities:

Selling Bulk SMS, Shortcodes, USSD and other VAS products to various Clients ranging from NGO’s, SME’s, MME’s and Large Enterprises
Build contacts with potential clients to create new business opportunities for VAS
Delivering invoices and statements to clients and following up regarding payment terms
Liaising with Credit Control and clients regarding payment terms, debt collection and maintaining collection timelines.
Maintaining close and effective contact with clients, and carrying out necessary public relations initiatives to ensure customer satisfaction.
Understand customer needs and develop plans to address them
Attending daily sales review meetings for updates and feedback
Preparing daily itineraries, weekly schedules and sales review reports
Developing and growing new products to increase market share and revenue
Executing sales and liaising with the relevant persons and ensuring the final product is as agreed with the client
Expand the relationships with existing customers by continuously proposing solutions that meet their objectives

Person Specifications

Academic and Professional Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business communication or a related field from a recognized institution
Experience
1 year’s relevant experience in VAS or PRSP Sales
SKILLS AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES
Strong analytical, negotiation, digital and presentation skills
Good presentation, written and verbal communication skills
Strong self-motivation and ability to work under pressure
Passionate, positive attitude, ambitious, self-driven, organized, decisive and assertive