ORYX Energies S.A “OESA” is one of Africa’s largest and longest established independent providers of oil and gas products and services. In pursuit of its business strategies in Zambia, the company invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position of LPG Sales Executive Intern , to join its team at ORYX Gas Zambia Ltd “OGZL”, based on the Copperbelt and Lusaka.
The successful candidate will be reporting to the LPG Sales Manager.
The LPG Sales Executive Intern will be based in Lusaka.
Job purpose:
The LPG Sales Executive will have the responsibility and accountability for the Liquified Petroleum Gas business in the southern region of Zambia, that is, sales and business development.
Main Responsibilities:
- Ensure that LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) business achieves correct pricing, profitability, and volume growth agenda.
- Ensure implementation and continuity of the LPG strategy /business model.
- Manage accounts directly and provide all technical support.
- Manage and work together with the Oryx dealers/ distributor to ensure KPIs are achieved within Oryx standards.
- Manage LPG supply chain interface.
- Understand the market and competitor positioning in the Zambian market and keep updated records of market size.
- Plan and deliver the plan including income, cash flow, percentage, and other financial and non-financial targets among other key duties.
Other Responsibilities:
- Being proactive and innovative, you are expected to be highly reliable, to search for excellence, to respect good governance and HSSEQ principles across the company and consider the company’s reputation at all times in particular respecting the OESA Code of Conduct.
- Being responsible for personal results, and do not hesitate to display a proactive and creative attitude with a particular commitment to teamwork.
Key working relations:
Internal
- Management Committee members
- Finance / Credit Manager
- Depot Supervisors
- Depot Operators
- Customer Service Assistants
- Logistics Coordinator
External
- Customers
- Dealers
- Security staff
Know-how, education, and experience required:
- Grade 12 School Certificate with merit or better in mathematical or accounting subjects.
- A University Degree in Engineering, Marketing or Business Administration or equivalent, having a commercial background will be an added advantage.
- Zero to One (0 – 1) years sales and marketing experience.
- LPG technical background is essential but not a limiting factor.
- Should possess high level of analytical, negotiation, communication, interpersonal and entrepreneurial skills.
- Must Computer literate and knowledgeable in usage of Microsoft office application packages (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher etc)
- Must self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
- Must have good communication skills (strong oral and written communication inclusive)
- Must be a Team player.
Address application letters to:
The Human Resource & Administration Manager Oryx Energies Zambia Limited Stand No. 2374 (Ground Floor), Kelvin Siwale Road Showgrounds,
Lusaka – Zambia
Interested persons should apply enclosing Academic and Professional Qualifications, plus a Comprehensive CV: stating the Position in the Subject Line of the email to – admin.zambia@oryxenergies.com not later than Friday the 16th of February 2024.
Hard copy application letters will not be considered.
