SALES MANAGER - Cape Town Verfied

R 43 000 per month Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 07-09-2015 7:30:51 AM
05-10-2015 7:30:51 AM
An international paint company is looking for someone to join their team. The position requires an energetic, dynamic sales manager who has a proven sales record and is customer service orientated, dedicated and focused. The individual will be responsible for planning, implementing and directing the sales activities of the company in a designated area to achieve sales objectives.

We are only looking at candidates with protective coating, heavy duty coating experience or someone that deals with the oil and gas sector. Industry specific!

Responsibilities:

• Preparation and execution of annual sales budgets
• Maintain objectivity across sectors and develop optimal sector business integration
• Manage and develop all relevant sales personnel, programs, process and systems
• Set and coordinate sales action plans for sales team
• Partner with Logistics and Warehousing teams to ensure targets are met
• The appointment and management of main Distributor
• Developments of key sales client relationships
• Develop key account plans and tactics to maximize customer profitability and future commercial sustainability
• Collaborate with Technical Services Representative Manager
• Responsible for sector Sales performance monitoring, analysis and reporting to facilitate senior management decision making on key sales issues
• Management of own area in accordance with company requirements

Requirements:
• Matric qualification
• A big preference for a relevant Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years sales experience at a management level
• Protective Coating experience is a MUST
• Proven experience in customer relationship management
• MS Office proficient
• Knowledge of market research
• Experience in managing and directing a sales team
• Relevant product and industry knowledge
• A valid driver’s license
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting
• Hardworking, persistent, and dependable
• Positive and enthusiastic