Outdoor Sales Representative
Valtor Electricial Products Manufacturing One Member PLCAbout This Role
This is a field-based selling role with a manufacturer rather than a distributor or trading house, which means you would be representing products at their source — a meaningful distinction for how you position yourself to buyers. The work centres on Addis Ababa's commercial and retail corridors, where electrical and LED lighting products sell through hardware shops, contractors, and project suppliers. It suits someone who is comfortable spending most of the day on their feet and away from a desk, and who wants a sales career built on measurable output rather than tenure.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The 1–3 year window signals that Valtor wants someone who has already absorbed the basics of field selling — how to open a cold conversation, how to read a buyer's hesitation — but who is still early enough to be shaped by the company's own approach. The emphasis on communication and negotiation over technical credentials tells you the employer is not expecting an electrical engineer; they are expecting a relationship builder who can learn product specifications on the job. The mention of reporting customer feedback suggests this person functions as the company's eyes in the market, not just a transaction closer.
How to Approach This Application
Because the employer is a manufacturer competing for shelf space and project contracts, your application should speak to how you have grown or sustained a customer base over time, not just how many sales you have closed. If you have experience selling to hardware retailers, contractors, or in the construction supply chain, make that explicit — it is directly transferable and will separate you from generalist sales applicants. Expect the interview to probe your comfort with rejection and your daily routine in the field, so have concrete examples ready rather than general statements about being hardworking.
Who This Role Suits
This role suits early-career sales professionals who want a commission-linked income and are willing to invest daily effort into building a territory. Competition is likely moderate — the bar for entry is experience-based rather than credential-based — but candidates with existing retailer or contractor networks will have a clear edge.
VALTOR ELECTRICAL PRODUCT MANUFACTURING PLC
JOB VACANCIES
Location: Kality, Addis Sefer | Experience: 1–3 years
Outdoor Sales Representative
Gender: Male or Female | Salary: Negotiable, with performance-based commission
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and approach potential customers, retailers, distributors, and business clients.
- Promote the company’s electrical and LED lighting products.
- Build customer relationships, follow up on leads, and support sales growth.
- Prepare basic sales updates and report customer feedback.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of sales experience, preferably in field or outdoor sales.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to visit customers and work toward sales targets.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should apply through ethiojobs
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