Area Sales Manager (Durban)

LMP RECRUIT; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the material handling sector is seeking a Sales Manager to oversee operations in the greater KZN area. The successful candidate will lead sales strategies, achieve budgets, and maintain customer relationships while requiring a Sales and Marketing qualification and a strong sales background.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required.
• Minimum of 3 years recent Sales experience in selling Forklifts.
• Valid Driver's Licence; must be available to travel.

Responsibilities

• Providing quality leadership for customers.
• Establishing environment for future sales growth.
• Achieving monthly and annual budgets.

Skills

Excellent communication

People skills

Advanced MS Office

Problem solving

Education

Sales and Marketing Diploma or Marketing Degree

Tools

Auto Line

Job description

Will be responsible for overseeing the sales operation of the company in the greater KZN area.

POSITION INFO :

Experience and Competencies required

• Must have Grade 12 with a Sales and Marketing Diploma or Marketing Degree.
• Minimum of 3 years recent Sales experience in selling Forklifts / Material Handling Equipment.
• Valid Drivers Licence and must be available to travel.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Advanced MS Office skills. Computer literacy on Auto Line an advantage.

Duties

• Providing quality leadership for the internal and external customers.
• Constructive problem solving, facilitating creative improvements and inspiring others.
• Establishing an environment and foundation for future sales growth.
• Selling value and solutions to the customers.
• Leading top-to-top meetings with key customers to ensure strong relationships and remove business obstacles, aligning with long-term company direction.
• Achieving monthly and annual set budgets.
• Showing initiative in analysing and improving business processes.
• Increasing business opportunities through various routes to market.
• Developing sales strategies and setting targets.
• Compiling and analysing sales figures.
• Keeping up to date with products and competitors.
• Maintaining and increasing standards of customer service.
• Establishing, maintaining, and expanding your customer base.
• Reaching the targets and goals set for your area.