Sales and Marketing Officer Job Opportunity at Pelsam Limited
Job snapshot
Sales & Marketing Officer vacancy at Pelsam Limited. The position supports the systems that underpin day-to-day operations. The post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
| Role | Sales & Marketing Officer |
|---|---|
| Employer | Pelsam Limited |
| Location | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
Pelsam Limited relies on core database platforms for day-to-day operations.
Role overview
This Sales & Marketing Officer vacancy covers generating new business, increasing sales revenue, maintaining strong customer relationships, promoting the company's products and services, and supporting the company's overall marketing activities.
The position requires an individual who is highly target-oriented, proactive, persuasive, and capable of identifying business opportunities and converting prospects into paying customers.
Key responsibilities
- Generate marketing leads via social media, digital marketing, field marketing, events, referrals, and partnerships.
- Handling initial customer complaints professionally and escalate technical or operational issues to the appropriate department.
- Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling extra products and services.
- Respond promptly to customer inquiries and sales-related requests.
- Record customer visits, calls, demonstrations, and follow-up activities.
- The Sales & Marketing Officer shall report regularly to the Sales Manager or remaining designated manager and shall provide.
- Maintaining routine communication with existing customers to identify extra business opportunities.
- Maintaining accurate customer and prospect information.
- Control sales-related expenses and use company resources efficiently.
- Negotiate with customers inside approved company pricing and commercial policies.
- Developing and maintain a strong sales pipeline.
- Customer and market feedback.
- Maintaining an updated sales pipeline.
- Convert qualified leads into paying customers.
- Promote company products and services via appropriate marketing channels.
- Preparing quotations, proposals, and sales presentations.
- Convert prospects into customers and ensure proper handover to the relevant department.
- Create and distribute promotional materials in accordance with company guidelines.
- Visit businesses and potential customers to identify their needs and recommending appropriate solutions.
- Submit daily/weekly sales activity reports as required.
- Making sure every sales activities comply with company policies and procedures.
- Submit monthly sales performance reports.
- Follow up with customers following purchase or service delivery where required.
- Assisting in developing and implementing marketing campaigns.
- Maintaining accurate records of leads, prospects, quotations, sales, and customer follow-ups.
- Supporting the company's online marketing activities, covering social media and remaining digital platforms.
- Maintaining good customer relationships.
- Generate new customers consistently.
- Providing management with accurate information regarding sales opportunities and market conditions.
- Monthly sales performance reports.
- Daily activity updates where required.
- Understand customer requirements and recommending suitable solutions.
- Building and maintain professional relationships with customers.
- Follow up on leads, quotations, demonstrations, and prospective customers until sales are completed.
- Collect market intelligence and provide feedback to management.
- Taking part in exhibitions, trade fairs, business events, product demonstrations, and promotional activities.
- Meet or exceed assigned monthly and quarterly sales targets.
- Present and demonstrate company products and services to prospective customers.
- Weekly sales pipeline and activity reports.
- Carrying out routine customer visits and follow-ups.
- Monitoring competitors, market prices, products, and customer preferences.
- Maintaining sufficient qualified leads in the sales pipeline.
- Identify and generate new sales leads via field visits, telephone calls, referrals, social media, networking, and remaining channels.
- Achieve assigned monthly sales targets.
- Remaining reports requested by management.
- Submit accurate and reports.
- Identify new markets, customer segments, and business opportunities.
Requirements
- Experience in selling technology, software, hardware, business solutions, or remaining commercial products will be a useful extra.
- At least 1-2 years of experience in sales, marketing, business development, or a related position.
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Sales, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Computer literacy and ability to use Microsoft Office and relevant business applications.
- Good understanding of sales and marketing principles.
Key skills
How to apply
Interested candidates should send their CV to: hrm@pelsam.tz before 24th September 2026.
Common questions
- What role is open?
- Pelsam Limited is recruiting a Sales & Marketing Officer.
- Where is the job based?
- The post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- How do I apply?
- Email your application using this address: Email hrm@pelsam.tz
Jobconnect application guidance
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- Identify 2-3 requirements from the advert and make sure they are clearly visible in your CV, cover letter, or application message.
- Prepare a short application message that mentions the exact job title and why you fit the role.
- Keep your phone and email active after applying so you do not miss interview or assessment updates.
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For Sales and Marketing Officer Job Opportunity at Pelsam Limited, align your CV with the location and role context: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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Advert requirement: Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Sales, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. How does your education or training match this requirement? Give the exact qualification, institution and completion status. Do not assume an alternative qualification is accepted.
Advert requirement: At least 1-2 years of experience in sales, marketing, business development, or a related position. Which roles or assignments demonstrate the experience requested here? Explain the dates, your responsibility, your actions and the outcome. Do not count overlapping periods twice.
Advert requirement: Experience in selling technology, software, hardware, business solutions, or remaining commercial products will be a useful extra. What relevant experience or training could you discuss for this non-mandatory criterion? Treat this as optional, not a new eligibility rule. Be honest about experience you do not have.
Advert requirement: Good understanding of sales and marketing principles. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.
Advert requirement: Computer literacy and ability to use Microsoft Office and relevant business applications. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Sales and Marketing Officer Job Opportunity position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.
My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to Sales and Marketing Officer Job Opportunity. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Sales, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. At least 1-2 years of experienc.
I am especially interested in this role because it aligns with responsibilities such as Social media and remaining digital platforms. Customer Relationship Management Build and maintain professional relationships with customers. Understand customer requireme.... I am confident that my ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver dependable work would support the goals of the organization.
I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position.
Thank you for considering my application.
How to apply for this job
For Sales and Marketing Officer Job Opportunity, use the method in this advert.
- Prepare a PDF cover letter and CV named with your full name.
- Email your application to hrm@pelsam.tz using the subject line for Sales and Marketing Officer Job Opportunity at Pelsam Limited.
- Attach only the documents listed in this advert. Apply as soon as possible.
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