Sales Manager

Daisy Business Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A South African business solutions provider seeks a Sales Manager to lead a new sales team. Responsibilities include setting and achieving sales targets, mentoring team members, and managing customer relationships. Candidates must have at least 5 years in a managerial role, with experience in external sales and clear communication skills. This role requires a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a Managerial Role.
• Experience in External Sales, Cold Calling, and Canvassing.
• Valid Driver's Licence and Reliable Vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a new business sales team.
• Ensure sales and activity targets are met.
• Mentor and train sales agents.

Skills

Industry Experience

Good Communication Skills

Target Driven

Job description

Responsibilities

Building a New Business Sales Team

Leading and Motivating Team

Ensure Sales & Activity Targets are set and achieved on an individual and team level

Mentoring and skill transfer with Sales Agents

Keep up to date on competitors in the market to ensure selling opportunities are maintained

Represent the Sales Business Unit at Executive level

Identify potential Opportunities

Finding potential Clients through cold calling, lead, and networking to drive sales.

Serve as the lead point of contact for all customer account management matters.

Develop new business with existing clients

Staff Management

Set targets, performance plans, and rigorous, objective standards for sales representatives.

Meet with reps one-on-one weekly to review performance, progress, and targets. [Weekly]

Deliver deep performance reviews for each individual rep once or twice per year. [Semiannually or annually]

Coach individual sales representatives one-on-one through phone work and prospecting help sessions to help them improve sales performance. [Weekly]

Participate in spontaneous sales call rides and planned field days. [Semi-monthly or monthly]

Counsel, support, discipline underperforming sales representatives.

Develop a scalable sales process and ensure representatives adhere to it correctly.

Ensure that reps use sales technologies, such as a CRM, correctly.

Plan and implement training programs. Hold regular skills training sessions with internal or external sales trainers. [Monthly]

Plan and preside over weekly sales team meetings. [Weekly]

Hold team building events onsite or offsite. [Monthly]

Recruit, select, onboard, and train new sales reps.

In some cases, oversee regional and local sales managers.

Motivated engage the sales team with monetary and non-monetary (intrinsic) motivational tactics, such as sales contests, lucrative incentive packages, prizes, and public recognition.

Unite the team : Ensure reps work as a positive unit and share their best practices.

Set a good example for the team. Work according to company culture and values, prioritize ruthlessly, use good communication, and deliver results effectively.

Managing Customer Needs

Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and monitor their preferences.

Resolve escalated customer issues and customer complaints regarding sales and service.

Provide expertise when setting and adjusting pricing plans and discount rates.

Provide advanced negotiation expertise.

Connect company headquarters with customers and salespeople in the field.

Managing the Business

Determine and assign sales quotas, targets, and / or goals. Project and forecast annual and quarterly revenue and for one or more sales territories.

Develop sales strategies to acquire new customers or clients.

Track sales team metrics and share them with company leadership.

Analyse sales data on sales results and develop plans to address performance gaps.

Collaborate with marketing executives to develop lead generation plans.

Prepare budgets and approve expenditures.

Monitor competition, economic indicators, and industry trends.

Advance one’s own professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops and other educational trainings, participating in professional societies and industry networks, and reading professional and industry publications.

Requirements

Industry Experience is a must!

Valid Driver's Licence & Reliable Vehicle is a must!

Clear criminal record!

At least 5 Year’s in a Manager Role

Experience in External Sales, Cold Calling, Canvassing

Good Communication Skills

Target Driven