Sales Manager

Daisy JHB (Pty) Ltd; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sales organization in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a motivated Sales Manager to build and manage a successful sales team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales within the office automation and ICT sectors, with strong communication and relationship-building skills. This role requires at least 5 years of relevant experience and a Grade 12 qualification. A valid driver's license is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of proven industry sales experience.
• 3-4 years management experience required.
• Ability to communicate and present at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Building and managing a sales team.
• Driving and achieving sales targets.
• Developing key growth sales strategies.

Skills

Sales experience

Team management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Time management

Education

Grade 12

Business qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists in the Daisy group for a Sales Manager vacancy in Pietermaritzburg. The ideal candidate is a motivated, well-organized individual with a deep understanding of prospecting and developing strong relationships with customers, as well as building and managing a team successfully with excellent time management skills.

Key Responsibilities :

• Building and managing a sales team.
• Driving targets, strategies and disciplines through the team.
• Developing key growth sales strategies, tactics and action plans.
• Driving and achieving annual targets, building relationships and understanding customer trends.
• Achieve / exceed monthly and annual sales targets as set out in monthly / annual budgets.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets and expand our customer base.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Partner with customers to understand their business needs and objectives.
• Effectively communicate the value proposition through proposals and presentations.
• Understand category-specific landscapes and trends.

Requirements :

• Minimum Grade 12
• Business qualification advantageous
• At least 5 years of proven industry (PABX / OA / Telco / Hardware / Connectivity) sales experience
• 3-4 years management experience
• Ability to communicate, present and influence on all levels of the organization
• Proven sales track record of selling in the office automation / ICT industry
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from initiation to completion
• Proven ability to position products against competitors
• Demonstrable experience as a sales specialist, developing client-focused, differentiated, and achievable solutions
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is compulsory and non-negotiable
• Must have a clear criminal record