17 Dec. 2022

WE ARE HIRING Job title
: Sales Assistant

Type of Contract: CDD
Duration: 15 months
Position: 2

CONTEXT
GEM is a commercial establishment created in 2011 which aims to provide services and
general trade. As part of its expansion, the establishment has set up a
modern Fast Food restaurant that will meet the ever-increasing demand for
fast food in the city of Yaoundé. This is how, in 2022, the Start-Up Gem
Fast Food & Ice Cream project was created. Gem aims to found a fast food chain in
Cameroon. The restaurant/Fastfoods GEM is located in Yaoundé (Emana-Borne fontaine district). As
part of the development of its activity, GEM recruits for the needs of its services:
JOB DESCRIPTION: Sales Assistant
In close collaboration with the Senior Manager and under the direct supervision of the
Executive Director, the Sales Assistant’s main objective is:
– Sales development ;
– The development of the client portfolio;
– The development of new partnerships.

A- MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1- Missions
– Develop the customer portfolio in the assigned geographical area by prospecting for
new customers and retaining existing customers;
– Look for new partnerships;
– Ensure the follow-up of the receivables and the deliveries of the orders;
– Analyze customer needs and problems;
– Ensure the rapid processing of quality-satisfaction alerts;
– Participate in the company’s commercial policy: develop offers and monitor
promotions;
– Supervise the external activities of the company;
– Ensure competitive intelligence in its geographical area;
– Manage commercial disputes between clients and the team.
2- Training
– BACC + 2 in Commercial Action, Marketing / Sales or equivalent;
– Minimum experience of two years in sales, prospecting and
commercial negotiation;

– Experience in catering would be an asset;
– Excellent writing skills and knowledge of the Office Pack.
3- Skills
– Ability to work in the field;
– Excellent organizational skills: Flexibility, strong sense of initiative and autonomy in
work;
– Excellent ability to work under pressure;
– Ability to train employees as needed;
– Proficiency in French, spoken and written. Knowledge of English would be an asset.
4- Qualities
– Ability to take initiatives and bring innovative ideas;
– Communication skills ;
– Sense of discretion and responsibility;
– Ability to adapt to working conditions and tasks that may change with
the reality on the ground;
– Ability to work under pressure.
NB: According to the revision of the objectives, this job description is periodically negotiable at
each renewal of the contract. GEM applies the principle of Zero tolerance towards any
undesirable behavior and does not accept any payment during its
recruitment process.

B- HOW TO APPLY
– Anyone wishing to be part of the GEM talent pool is invited to
send us their “one-page” CV (Curriculum Vitae) and their cover letter within the
required deadlines.
– Each candidate is also required to specify in his cover letter his place of residence.
usual and current residence. This information will be important in the deployment of
actors in the field.
– The CV must contain the names and professional email addresses/telephone number of a
reference person with whom the candidate has worked.
NB: Any request that does not scrupulously respect these conditions will be systematically
rejected.
Applications must be sent to the following address: gemcabinet@gmail.com
with the subject: RECRUT. SALES ASSISTANT
The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday January 2, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. However,
given the urgency, GEM reserves the right to suspend receipt of files before this date if
considers that several candidates who have applied have the profile sought according to the open position.
Only successful candidates will be contacted for a test and/or an interview.
Any file that is incomplete or sent after the deadline for receipt will be
systematically rejected.
GEM strongly encourages female applicants!

Ets GEM: Establishment of services and general trade NIU: P105500065619T – N° RCCM: RC /YAE/2011/A/182
Tel: 243 89 65 30 gemcabinet@gmail.com / www.gemfastfood.cm
Yaoundé – Emana