Job Description
JOB OPPORTUNITY - SALES CONSULTANT - PAINTS TRADE BUSINESS
Astra Industries - Plascon Zimbabwe, as part of its strategic repositioning, invites applications for the role of Sales Consultant - Trade Business (Paints), based at Astra Paints Harare and reporting to the Sales Manager Northern Region.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
• Implement sales and marketing strategies
• Drive growth in product sales, customer base, and profitability
• Develop and review sales control systems
• Promote the full range of paints products and acquire new customers
• Identify customer needs and align solutions with company offerings
• Engage customers across all corporate sales programmes
• Conduct product seminars, clinics, and presentations
• Monitor stock and support product distribution
Qualifications and Experience
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
• Minimum of two years' experience in a customer-focused role within the Trade business market
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Strategic thinking, scenario planning, and problem-solving ability
• Ability to manage and resolve potentially volatile situations
Qualifications & Personal Attributes
• Sales/Marketing higher diploma, degree, or equivalent qualification
• Knowledge of mining chemical products (advantageous)
• Results-driven with a strong focus on achieving targets
• Strong sales acumen with the ability to engage at all levels
• Confident presenter with professional presence and listening skills
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
• Strong report writing, collaboration, and networking skills
• Customer-focused with strong problem-solving capability
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements and are interested, please submit your application together with your CV and certificates to the HR Department at hr@astra.co.zw by no later than close of business on Wednesday the 10th of April 2026.
