Sales Representative

Want to join a company with a century-long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit that pushes the limits of the smart lighting industry? A company that requires employees to broaden their expertise to not only light urban environments but also deliver services for engaging and interactive public spaces. With a rich heritage in engineering, environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable lighting has always been part of our DNA. With connectivity more vital more ever, as Experts in Lightability™, we propose lighting infrastructure that will play a pivotal role in building Smart Cities. A family-owned Belgian company with headquarters in Brussels, we are present in over 70 countries on 5 continents.

Will you take the challenge? Let’s light up the future together!

• Service of the existing client base and the development of new markets for all BEKA Schréder marketed products in Africa.
• Generating sales and converting them into orders.
• Maintaining of all essential data on customers and sales expectations
• Region of responsibility, DRC, Congo, Brazzaville, and all Francophone countries in Sub Saharan Africa
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Analyze market trends and insights to ensure competitive advantage in the market
• Prepare and submit designs, tenders, and offers and other proposals as per company requirements.
• Identification of market opportunities and business development.
• Complete, develop and implement marketing plans
• Assisting in the control of debtors in the area and collection of debts

• Extensive experience in dealing with the Export Market
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Sales Representative

• Must be willing to travel extensively within the areas.
  • Must have all required travel documentation, eg passport, visas for both working in SA and travelling to the respective countries, vaccinations, …
• Proficiency in both French and English
  • Must speak, read, and write French.
• The successful candidate shall be self-motivated, target driven and able to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail

At BEKA Schréder, every employee is valued for their skill set. We actively look for and choose employees based on their experience and the value they bring to the company.

What we have waiting for you

• A positive work environment: You can expect to work in an environment that is safe, supportive, and free from discrimination or harassment.
• Growth opportunities: You will be part of a global company encouraging employees to learn and develop daily and pursue their career goals at BEKA Schréder. Our soul is entrepreneurial, so take some risks, allow yourself to get out of your comfort zone, and grow with us!
• Open communication: We encourage open communication between employees and managers and feedback and suggestions between all organisational levels.
• Shared purpose: If you will be here with us, we share the same values.
• Deeper connections: We are friendly and open to those who arrive, see great value in our differences and diversity, and work together with trust and collaboration.

Respect is one of our Values. Our commitment to inclusivity goes hand in hand with our dedication to sustainability and the environment. Inclusivity is part of who we are, so we encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

At BEKA Schréder, we commit ourselves to co-creating an environment where passionate people work and win together, learn and have fun.

Closing date for applications: 15 May 2025

Email: [email protected]