Area Sales Manager

Oxyon People Solutions; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in surveying equipment is seeking an Area Sales Manager in Gauteng to drive revenue growth through strategic planning and execution. Responsibilities include developing relationships with distributors, managing sales leads, and presenting products. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Land Surveying, 5 years of relevant experience, and excellent communication skills. This role offers opportunities for growth and requires a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 5 years commercial experience in Land Surveying, Mapping and analysis.
• Proven industry experience in selling product & services to end users.
• Willingness to travel for business.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue and margin growth through sales strategy execution.
• Increase market share by developing new distributors.
• Manage sales leads and financial results.

Skills

Strong organizational and prioritization skills

Excellent English language skills written and verbal

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Resourcefulness and flexibility

Entrepreneurial drive and strong work ethic

Knowledge of a wide range of surveying equipment

Education

Degree / Diploma Land Surveying or Engineering Survey

Job description

The Area Sales Manager – will be responsible for driving revenue and margin growth through development, planning and execution of the sales strategy for our company's equipment for our South Africa, Gauteng region.

Area Sales Manager – selling, training and Supporting our companies equipment :

• Increase market share by finding, signing, and developing new distributors for our companies equipment; and by training, guiding and developing existing distributors to help grow their sales in the region
• Develop and implement sales plans and strategies to promote continued growth of our company's product portfolio and achieve sales targets
• Manage sales leads through to closure and monitor against approved budgets to ensure financial results are on, or ideally above, target and implement plans to counteract deviation
• Present and demonstrate our company's product range and associated benefits for customers and dealers.
• Negotiate sales contracts and associated product supply milestones.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the region, industry, and, customer needs and requirements.
• Supervise implementation of new products and features.
• Represent us in industry events and trade shows and collaborate with the Marketing Communications Group.
• Prepare periodic sales reports and forecasts as required.
• To ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with the company’s Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE), Ethics & Compliance policies, etc.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Regional Manager.

Education, Experience, Training and Special Skills

• Degree / Diploma Land Surveying (Geomatics) or Engineering Survey
• 5 years commercial experience in Land Surveying, Mapping and analysis
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Resourcefulness, flexibility, sense of urgency
• Excellent English language skills written and verbal
• Proven industry experience in selling product & services to end users or applied knowledge of implementing solutions in the construction industry
• Knowledge of a wide range of surveying equipment and the requirements of customers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface at all levels and functions
• Entrepreneurial drive and strong work ethic
• Strong sense of urgency, responsibility and accountability
• Willingness to travel for business
• Adheres to our parent company values