Sales Specialist

Company Description

Elkayar Import and Export Co is a global leader in the distribution of chemicals and raw materials, catering to industries such as food, beverages, oil, ceramics, and more. With over 30 years of expertise, Elkayar collaborates with major international producers and serves as a trusted supplier for multinational manufacturers in Egypt. The company provides professional DDP services, leveraging expansive warehousing capabilities to meet the specific needs of clients.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site Sales Executive role based in Alexandria, Egypt. The Sales Executive will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and achieving sales targets. Key responsibilities include conducting market research, preparing customized sales proposals, negotiating contracts, and ensuring client satisfaction. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with cross-functional teams and report on sales performance on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and secure new sales opportunities across new markets.
• Maintain relationships with existing customers and work to increase sales volume.
• Handle incoming calls, and emails from clients.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from sending quotations to closing deals.
• Oversee the receipt of applications, ensuring compliance with required specifications.
• Monitor market trends and analyze competitor activity.
• Consistently work toward achieving set sales targets.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability in sales, business development, or account management
• Understanding of the chemicals or raw materials industry sector is preferred
• Proficiency in market research and customer relationship management (CRM) tools
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Chemical Engineering, Foreign Trade, or Business Administration is preferred
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years experience in sales within chemical companies, chemical industry experience is preferred