Description:
Our client, a leading name in the manufacturing industry, seeks a dynamic and experienced Sales Manager to lead and manage their KZN Sales team. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: * Day-to-day calling on customers and management of identified national key accounts * Sourcing of new business * Managing sales effectively ensuring that sales budget is beaten * Interfacing with Production and Planning and Design departments for benefit of Key Accounts * Establishing the sales budgets in conjunction with the DE (Divisional Executive) * Identifying and exploiting new market opportunities and products * Motivating resource allocations for any new opportunities * Developing effective relationships with new and current Key Account Customers * Developing and implement effective strategies for countering competitor activity * Negotiating prices with DE for proposal to customers * Presenting professional price proposals in writing to all customers * Ensuring all customer requirements and complaints are communicated appropriately and dealt with timeously * Communicating regularly with DE regarding status of sales etc. * Ensuring that absolute stock is managed effectively and that obsolescence costs are minimised KEY COMPETENCIES The successful candidate will be expected to meet the following criteria: * Be in possession of a degree or IMM qualification (non-negotiable) * Have at least 6 years sales experience (with at least 3 doing hard sales "hunting" new business) * Have a proven track record in sales * An ability to see opportunities and grasp them * An ability to prepare and manage budgets and targets * Sales experience in Manufacturing advantageous * An understanding of the plastics/packaging industry would be an advantageous * Computer Literacy (EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT) * A high need for achievement * Self-discipline and driven to succeed * An ability to build relationships quickly and effectively If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the minimum requirements, please send your CV to (Email Address Removed) . Please attach ID and copies of qualifications, please note several interviews will be required as well as psychometric testing. *Desired Skills: * * Sales Management * sales manager * Sales * hunting *Desired Work Experience: * * 5 to 10 years Middle / Department Management *Desired Qualification Level: * * Degree *Employer & Job Benefits: * * Medical Aid * Pension Fund * cell allowance * Vehicle Allowance
28 Mar 2022;
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gumtree.co.za