Area Sales Manager

Staff Solutions; George; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sales organization in South Africa seeks a Sales Manager to drive sales within the customer base, achieving set budgets and executing a strategic plan. The ideal candidate must possess a Matric qualification and a minimum of 3-5 years of sales experience. Key responsibilities include managing sales campaigns, tracking sales performance using Qliksense, and ensuring exceptional customer service. A diploma or degree in Sales and Marketing is preferred, alongside strong communication and numerical skills. A valid driver's license is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Matric qualification is mandatory.
• 3-5 years of experience in a sales role is essential.
• Must possess a valid and unendorsed driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales to achieve set budgets.
• Organise strategy to maximise ROI.
• Manage planning and execution of sales campaigns.

Skills

Sales proficiency

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Numerical skills

Time management

Education

NQF Level 5 in Sales and Marketing

Three-year diploma or degree in Sales and Marketing

Tools

Qliksense

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales within the customer base to achieve set budgets.
• Develop measurable goals to successfully execute the budget plan.
• Organise personal strategy by maximising the ROI for their specific database.
• Collaborated with supervisor to review strategic planning & finalise key deals.
• Proactively manage all the necessary planning and preparation activities to ensure smooth execution of sales campaigns and operational tasks.
• Qliksense – daily, weekly & monthly sales tracking.
• Management of sample & free stock budget.

Job Requirements

• The ideal candidate must have Matric.
• Preference will be given to candidates holding a three-year diploma or degree in Sales and Marketing. A minimum qualification of NQF Level 5 in Sales and Marketing is essential.
• At least 3‑5 years' experience in a similar position.
• Be a highly skilled communicator, negotiator and ensure customer service excellence is always executed in a proactive manner.
• The ability to work independently in a self‑disciplined manner and to deliver operational and administrative sales objectives timeously is a prerequisite.
• Financial / Numerical Skills and ability to budget is a requirement.
• Ability to multitask and be deadline driven.
• Possession of a valid and unendorsed driver's license is mandatory.