Job Title: Sales Intern (No Experience Jobs)
Organisation: Easy Housing
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Easy Housing is a circular, biobased and climate-resilient building technology, based on FSC-certified timber. We offer a unique solution to the growing need for affordable, sustainable housing in the Global South. Easy Housing is a brand of Easy Housing Concepts Uganda Limited – a social enterprise registered in Uganda.
Job Summary: The Easy Housing is looking for a sales intern! To further develop the market potential in Uganda, we are expanding our team with a dedicated sales person that knows their way in the housing sector. The ideal candidate has a passion for sales and is eager to learn about our building concept. You will be well-versed in lead generation, client prospecting, and deal negotiation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Handling incoming messages on WhatsApp for Business
- Following up with clients from first contact till signed contract, including:
- Actively seeking out new sales opportunities through social media, cold calling and networking
- Preparing and sending out quotations
- Setting up meetings with (potential) clients to discuss projects and contracts (among other things)
- Keeping an overview of all (potential) clients and leads
- Participate in exhibitions and conferences, presenting Easy Housing
- Frequent reviews on sales and financial data and customer feedback, and reporting back to the team
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Education in sales or similar
- Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques
- Affinity with sustainable and affordable housing
- Fast learner and self-motivated with a passion for sales
- Strong presentation skills
- Fluency in English, both written and verbally – Luganda is a plus
- Based in Kampala
We offer
- Work in a diverse team with people from all over the world
- An amazing opportunity to develop your sales skills
- Learn about affordable sustainable housing, climate change and international development
- Direct supervision and coaching
- Freedom to shape your own internship targets
- Internship allowance, travel allowance and lunch
- Build up professional working experience and network
- Possibility of extension after the internship has ended
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their CVs, motivation letters and portfolio (max. size 10mb) to jobs@easyhousing.org
Deadline: 28th February 2024