Sales Executive (Retail Operations) – Lankem Ceylon PLC
Job Overview
Lankem Ceylon PLC is inviting applications from results-driven sales professionals for the position of Sales Executive – Retail Operations at Robbialac. The successful candidates will be responsible for driving sales growth, developing customer relationships, expanding market reach, and supporting retail operations within the assigned territory in Colombo.
Position Details
- Job Title: Sales Executive – Retail Operations
- Company Name: Lankem Ceylon PLC (Robbialac)
- Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
- Industry: Retail / Sales / Hardware and Construction Materials
- Job Category: Sales and Marketing
- Required Experience: Proven sales experience in the hardware or construction materials sector
- Application Deadline: Within 7 days of the advertisement (exact closing date not specified)
- Application Email: vacancies.hr@lankem.lk
- Employer Address: No. 98, Sri Sangaraja Mawatha, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka
Company Overview
Lankem Ceylon PLC is a Sri Lankan company associated with Robbialac, a brand offering paint and related coating products. The company is looking for dynamic sales professionals to strengthen its Colombo retail operations, expand its customer base, and build lasting business relationships.
Qualifications & Experience
Applicants should possess the following qualifications and experience:
- Proven sales experience in the hardware or construction materials sector is essential.
- Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a high-performing team.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
- Strong customer service and negotiation abilities.
- A valid driving or motorcycle licence.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.
- A target-oriented approach and the ability to develop new business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive sales growth by achieving monthly and annual sales targets within the assigned territory in Colombo.
- Build, maintain, and expand relationships with dealers, retailers, and distributors.
- Identify prospective customers and develop opportunities to increase market penetration and distribution.
- Monitor competitor activities, market trends, pricing, and customer feedback to strengthen Robbialac’s market position.
- Provide timely product support and resolve customer concerns.
- Maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers and business partners.
- Identify new sales opportunities and support the expansion of the company’s retail network.
- Coordinate with relevant internal teams to support sales activities and customer requirements.
- Travel within the assigned territory to visit customers, dealers, retailers, and distributors.
Required Skills
- Sales and business development.
- Hardware and construction materials industry knowledge.
- Customer relationship management.
- Dealer, retailer, and distributor coordination.
- Sales target achievement.
- Market analysis and competitor monitoring.
- Negotiation and communication.
- Customer service and problem-solving.
- Territory management and planning.
- Valid driving or motorcycle licence.
Salary & Benefits
The advertisement does not specify the salary or benefits package. Further details may be provided by the employer during the recruitment process.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) together with the names of two non-related referees by email.
Email: vacancies.hr@lankem.lk
Email Subject: Sales Executive – Retail Operations
Application Deadline: Within 7 days of the advertisement.
Postal Address:
Deputy General Manager – HR
Lankem Ceylon PLC
No. 98, Sri Sangaraja Mawatha
Colombo 10, Sri Lanka
Important Notes
- Sales experience in the hardware or construction materials sector is essential.
- Applicants must hold a valid driving or motorcycle licence.
- The role requires extensive travel within the assigned Colombo territory.
- Include the names of two non-related referees with the application.
- The company may conduct reference checks as part of the recruitment process.
- Lankem Ceylon PLC is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
- Only shortlisted candidates may be contacted.
