SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER
STELLENBOSCH

WIRELESS, TELECOMS LEADER IS RECRUITING FOR A DYNAMIC GO GETTER TO JOIN THEIR TEAM

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• OVERSEE DAY-TO-DAY SALES, MONITORING, AND FORECASTING TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE MARKET
• CONTINUALLY ASSESS OUR MARKETING TECHNIQUES AND THEIR EFFICACY IN AFFECTING SALES
• WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH THE SALES TEAM TO ASSESS CURRENT PROJECTIONS
• OWN ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCCESSFULLY MEETING OR EXCEEDING SALES GOALS
• TAKE CALCULATED RISKS TO INCREASE PROFITABILITY AND BRAND RECOGNITION
• WORK IN A HANDS-ON FASHION, BUILDING THE TEAM—PROVIDE MOTIVATION AND INSPIRATION
• SET THE PRECEDENT FOR EXCELLENCE THROUGH LEADING BY EXAMPLE
• DEVELOP NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR B2B CUSTOMERS
• HELP DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIC SALES PLANS
• FACILITATE CLIENT REQUIREMENTS MEETINGS – BOTH IN PERSON AND/OR REMOTELY USING CURRENT ONLINE PRESENTATION APPLICATIONS
• REPORT WEEKLY ON SALES FORECASTS
• DEVELOP MARKET ANALYSIS TO IDENTIFY CUSTOMER NEEDS, PRICE SCHEDULES, AND DISCOUNT RATES
• STAY CURRENT WITH CLIENT NEEDS, COMPETITION, AND INDUSTRY TRENDS
• DELIVER SALES PRESENTATIONS/PROPOSALS TO PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS WITH A SUCCESSFUL CLOSING RATE
• ENSURE DETAILS DISPLAYED TO THE PUBLIC IS ACCURATE ON DIGITAL AND PRINTED VERSIONS
• MANAGE PROJECTS TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY GET COMPLETED IN A TIMELY MANNER
• ASSISTING WITH SALES/MARKETING AND ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS
• MANAGE DAILY ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS
• CONTRIBUTES INFORMATION, IDEAS, AND RESEARCH TO HELP DEVELOP MARKETING STRATEGIES
• SETS MARKETING SCHEDULES AND COORDINATES WITH COLLEAGUES, SPONSORS, MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS TO IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES ACROSS MULTIPLE CHANNELS
• DEVELOPS SALES STRATEGIES AND APPROACHES FOR VARIOUS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, SUCH AS SPECIAL PROMOTIONS, SPONSORED EVENTS, ETC.
• MAINTAINS EXCELLENT RELATIONSHIPS WITH CLIENTS THROUGH SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE
• RESOLVE CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS EFFECTIVELY
• TRACK SALES DATA AND WORK TO MEET QUOTAS OR SALES TEAM GOALS
• ANALYSE TRENDS, DATA, DEMOGRAPHICS, PRICING STRATEGIES, AND OTHER INFORMATION THAT CAN POTENTIALLY IMPROVE MARKETING AND SALES PERFORMANCE
• HELP TO INTERVIEW, HIRE, MANAGE, AND DIRECT MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY'S MARKETING AND SALES TEAMS
• IMPLEMENTS AND ADHERES TO COMPANY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
• TRAIN AND DEVELOP SALES TEAM

PREFERRED SKILLS
• Industry related (internet services)
• Proven experience as a sales and marketing manager or relevant role
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office
• Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques
• Fast learner and passion for sales
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Aptitude in delivering attractive presentations
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Min 2+ years’ experience required in the wireless industry