Sales Manager

Daisy Business Solutions; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a motivated Sales Manager to build and manage a sales team, develop growth strategies, and achieve sales targets. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the ICT industry, strong communication skills, and a proven sales track record.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of proven industry sales experience.
• 3-4 years management experience.
• Proven sales track record in the office automation / ICT industry.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer relationship management

Sales strategy development

Team management

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Minimum 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 customer relationships, 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.
• Achieving/exceeding monthly and annual sales targets as set in budgets.
• Developing and executing strategic plans to achieve sales targets and expand our customer base.
• Building and maintaining strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Partnering with customers to understand their business needs and objectives.
• Effectively communicating the value proposition through proposals and presentations.
• Understanding category-specific landscapes and trends.

Requirements:

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