Area Sales Manager

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to drive sales and revenue growth. This role involves strategic planning, customer relationship management, and achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in technical sales and a degree in Business Management or Marketing. Strong analytical skills and the ability to build relationships are essential. This position is based in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years experience in technical sales within the material handling space.
• 3 - 5 years experience in understanding equipment financing within the material handling space.

Responsibilities

• Promote and market divisional products and services effectively.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers.
• Support achievement of sales targets by selling products.

Skills

Sales planning

Customer relationship management

Market analysis

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Business Management, Marketing, or related field

Grade 12

Job description

Overview

The Area Sales Manager plays a crucial role in driving sales and revenue growth within a specific geographic area. This position involves strategic planning, customer relationship management, and a focus on achieving sales targets and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Promote and market the divisional products and services effectively and efficiently. Create comprehensive sales plans and budgets, taking into account market trends and company objectives. Monitor and analyse sales data to make informed decisions and adjustments to the sales plan.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders. Address customer concerns and inquiries promptly, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Identify and cultivate new business opportunities within the area.
• Support the achievement of monthly and annual targets by selling divisional products to customers and growing the market share on a continuous basis.
• Maintain effective and efficient administrative systems for equipment sales.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Degree in Business Management, Marketing, or related field
• 3 - 5 years experience in technical sales (within the material handling space)
• 3 - 5 years experience in understanding of equipment financing (within the material handling space)