SALES ASSISTANT

Company: Lira Business Solutions

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Employment Type: Part-Time

Application Deadline: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 15:00hrs

ABOUT LIRA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Lira Business Solutions is a growing financial and business advisory firm providing accounting, tax, CFO, financial management and business advisory solutions to SMEs.

We are looking for a young, ambitious and results-oriented Sales Assistant to support our sales activities and contribute to the growth of our client base.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for a recent female graduate between 20 and 35 years old, preferably with a qualification in Sales and Marketing or a related field.

The ideal candidate should be confident, proactive, energetic and genuinely interested in sales, client acquisition and business development.

The successful candidate must be a resident of Lusaka.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and generate new sales leads and business opportunities.
• Research and identify potential SME clients.
• Contact prospective clients through calls, WhatsApp, email, social media and networking.
• Follow up on leads, prospects, quotations and proposals.
• Assist in converting prospects into paying clients.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of leads and prospects.
• Schedule meetings with prospective clients.
• Support sales and client acquisition campaigns.
• Participate in networking and business development activities.
• Track sales activities, follow-ups and conversions.
• Provide regular updates on the sales pipeline.
• Develop creative ideas for generating new business.
• Support other sales-related activities as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Recent graduate in Sales and Marketing or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in approaching and engaging potential clients.
• Strong interest in sales and business development.
• Good follow-up and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and target-oriented.
• Comfortable using WhatsApp, social media and digital platforms.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professional attitude and willingness to learn.
• Must be a resident of Lusaka.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Interested candidates should submit ONLY the following two documents:

1. Updated CV

2. One-page 90-Day Sales Plan

The 90-day plan should explain how you would generate sales and acquire new clients for a financial consulting company such as Lira Business Solutions within your first 90 days.

Your plan should demonstrate your understanding of:

• Target customers
• Lead generation
• Sales channels
• Client acquisition strategies
• Follow-up and conversion
• Sales activities
• Measurable sales targets

We are looking for practical thinking, creativity and initiative.

Important: The 90-day plan should reflect the applicant's own thinking and approach. AI-generated plans will be discussed and assessed during the selection process.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV and one-page 90-Day Sales Plan to:

Email: info@lirabusinesssolutions.com

Subject: Application – Sales Assistant

Deadline: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 15:00hrs

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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