Candidate with minimum 10 years in a sales management role within the DIY environment, required to take up the role as National Sales Manager for this Cape Town based company.

Previous experience within the mass retail chain industry essential, as well as industry knowledge and exposure to the independent hardware industry and building supply industry.

Minimum requirements:
• 10 years experience in sales management essential
• DIY product and market knowledge essential
• Experience from a supplier environment essential
• Must be willing to travel nationally
• Proven track record in managing and directing highly skilled sales force essential
• Experience with enterprise software solutions and large complex organisation essential
• Supplier relationship management essential
• Understanding the dynamics behind mass retail chains essential
• Good understanding of what basic hardware consists of such as ironmongery, door handles, hinges, shelving and locks required

Responsibilities:
• Setting and meeting sales targets and objectives
• Devise strategies and techniques to achieve sales targets
• Brand promotion
• Team motivation and performance management
• Client relationship building and development
• Coaching sales team
• Manage sales department
• Maintain inventory control
• Supervise sales floor
• Develop sales team
• Complaints
• Conduct sales meetings