Junior Sales Officer

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

HABESHA STEEL MILLS PLC

Habesha Steel Mills PLC is a premier manufacturing leader in Ethiopia, committed to excellence, continuous improvement, and the highest standards of product and service quality. We are currently seeking dynamic, highly motivated, and enthusiastic professionals to join our commercial team.

Position Overview

• Job Title: Junior Sales Officer

• Required Number: 4 (Four)

• Work Locations & Openings:

• Addis Ababa (Head Office): 2 Positions

• Bishoftu/Dukem: 1 Position

• Hawassa: 1 Position

• Reports To: Senior Sales and Marketing Officer

 Role Summary

The Junior Sales Officer is responsible for assisting the sales team with lead generation, customer relationship management, order processing administration, and market data collection for Habesha Steel Mills PLC. Operating from the Head Office or regional operational locations, the incumbent supports daily sales operations, ensures prompt handling of client inquiries, maintains accurate sales records.

Key Role and Responsibilities

• Sales Support & Lead Generation: Assist senior sales personnel in identifying prospective clients, contractors, distributors, and hardware stores, while conducting initial client outreach and maintaining CRM tracking logs.

• Customer Service & Inquiry Handling: Respond promptly to walk-in and telephone customer inquiries regarding product pricing, availability, and specifications while providing standard catalogues and price lists.

• Order Processing & Administration: Prepare draft proforma invoices, sales orders, and dispatch documents accurately under supervision, coordinating with finance and dispatch teams for order clearance.

• Market Data Collection & Reporting: Gather basic market intelligence, competitor price listings, and local construction project updates while submitting accurate daily and weekly activity reports.

• Kaizen & 5S Workplace Standards: Implement and maintain Kaizen and 5S principles (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) within the workspace and participate in administrative waste-reduction activities.

• Payment Follow-Up Support: Assist in following up with clients regarding pending payment slips, bank advices, and financial clearances to ensure timely order release.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Liaise courteously and effectively with warehouse, dispatch, and finance departments to facilitate smooth order execution.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Sales, Business Administration, Management, Economics, or related fields.

• Experience: 0 to 2 years of professional experience in sales administration, customer service, or commercial operations. Fresh graduates with strong academic credentials, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude are highly encouraged to apply.

• Competencies:

• Clear verbal and written communication abilities with a customer-friendly demeanor.

• High eagerness to learn, adapt quickly, and support team goals in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in basic computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Fluency in English and Amharic

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants who meet the stated requirements are invited to submit their updated CV, application letter, and copies of supporting credentials via email at habeshasteelhr@gmail.com  or in person at our Head Office located at New Bright Tower, 2nd Floor, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

• Application Deadline: Open until filled.

• Habesha Steel Mills PLC is an equal opportunity employer.