Sales and Marketing Manager

Work Activities and Responsibilities

Lead the team of External and Internal Sales Representatives for enquiries and quotations of products. Manage and lead the Sales Team, building and implementing a structure for quality systems and procedures.

Skills and Requirements:

1. Grade 12
2. Diploma / Degree in Sales and Marketing
3. Diploma / Degree in Electrical Engineering is advantageous
4. 10+ years of proven work experience in a sales-related field, procurement, sales administration, and related fields, preferably within a technical, engineering, or industrial sector.
5. Technical product knowledge essential
6. Excellent understanding of the Electrical Engineering environment
7. Training in consumer shopping habits, leadership skills, management, and marketing strategies is beneficial.
8. Excellent communication skills, ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, and a proactive problem-solving attitude.
9. Excellent knowledge of freight forwarding and import/export rules and regulations
10. Advanced sales and customer service skills.
11. Ability to analyse consumer data to optimise sales efforts.
12. Knowledge of industry trends and regulations.
13. Excellent leadership and coaching abilities.
14. Ability to work with other department heads to develop effective marketing strategies.
15. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
16. Skilled in staff optimisation and team development.
17. Budgeting, budget forecasting, and budget management.
18. Strategic thinking.
19. Stress management.
20. Fluent spoken and written English; French an advantage.