
Date Posted: | Apr 30, 2017 |
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Reference: | VFS/VA/17-041 |
Closing Date: | May 29, 2017 |
Work Type: | Full Time |
Number of Vacancies: | 1 |
Gender: | Any |
Functional Area: | Sales/Marketing |
Nationality: | Afghan |
Salary Range: | Salary is negotiableNone |
Years of Experience: | 3 Years |
Contract Duration: | Not specified |
Extension Possibility: | Yes |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Probation Period: | 3 months |
Required Languages: | 96,90,66 |
About Vision Financial Services:
Vision Financial Services (VFS) is the first and only DAB authorized financial company, offering online trading services in Afghanistan. For more information, please visit our website www.vfs.af
Job Summary:
To be responsible for ensuring that the Sales and Marketing service in relation to VFS services and products is delivered in an effective and cost effective manner within specified budgets and approved program. To ensure the sales and marketing service is efficiently and effectively delivered in line with business plan expectations and that the service continuously improves to meet best practice and customer expectations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
To act as the day to day lead for all sales and marketing activity within VFS, Aino Mina Branch.
To be responsible for the preparation and monitoring of the policies Of the VFS, including identifying E-Trading trends and making appropriate proposals to meet changing situations.
To be responsible for the programming and control of marketing and to ensure the effective application of all appropriate procedures, including the preparation of marketing plans, strategies and budgets, or as directed by VFS head office.
Work closely with the Branch Team to ensure that all forecast targets are met.
Ensure the delivery of an excellent quality sales service against Key Performance Indicators, which are continually improved and meet the diverse needs of Customers.
Co-ordinate the setting of the sales and marketing budgets and ensure that these are appropriately monitored against Key Performance Indicators.
To ensure that appropriate marketing plans are produced and presented to Commercial Department.
In accordance with the production of marketing plans for sales schemes, the Sales and marketing officer will co-ordinate appropriate market research information e.g. acquiring comparable values, internet research, speaking to local competitors to obtain comparable data.
Working in collaboration with the Market Communication Unit co-ordinate all marketing campaigns, including launch events, PR, and appropriate press releases. As and when needed.
Ensure that all “offers” with regard to market sales are managed in accordance with the approved Sales and Marketing Strategy process defined by Commercial Department
Develop and maintain sales cash flows to ensure that forecast sales targets are
met.
To produce appropriate marketing materials for both outright sale and shared ownership to promote and assist with the marketing and promotion of VFS.
Job Requirement:
BBA with focus on Marketing and Sales.
Minimum 3 years of experience in Sales and Marketing.
Extensive Experience in the field may substitute the formal education.
Numerate
Computer Literate
Literate
Customer focused
Excellent time management, able to work under pressure
Self-motivated to achieve targets.
Excellent communication skills required orally and written
Excellent Administration skills
Effective working within teams and individually
Able to deal with customers in a positive and constructive way
Ability to work in a challenging and diverse environment
erformance driven with initiative to assess complex situations
and make decisions quickly and effectively and deliver excellent customer service
Personable and approachable
Respect for all with a commitment to equality and diversity
Calm under pressure
Able to use initiative
Discreet when dealing with confidential information
A positive ‘can do’ attitude
Ability to take ownership and empower others accordingly
Professional, friendly, honest and open approach
Able and willing to work evenings and weekends when required