Sales Manager - KZN

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sales Manager to develop and implement strategic sales plans in the KZN region. The role involves managing a sales team, building client relationships, and monitoring market trends to achieve targets. Candidates should have a strong background in sales with a minimum of 5 years of experience and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This full-time position offers market-related salary and benefits.

Benefits

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sales Manager or similar role.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, with at least 2 years in a managerial position.
• Strong understanding of sales principles and customer service practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans.
• Lead and manage a sales team to achieve targets.
• Build relationships with key clients and partners.

Skills

Sales management

Customer service

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Sales qualification

Postgraduate qualification in Sales or Business Management

Tools

Sales management software

CRM tools

Job description

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

SalesManKZN

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Location:

Westmead, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:

Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company goals in the KZN region.

POSITION INFO:

Job Duties:

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company goals in the KZN region.
• Lead and manage a sales team, providing guidance, support, and motivation to achieve targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and partners in the health and medical industry.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify business opportunities.
• Prepare sales forecasts, budgets, and reports for senior management.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service delivery.
  
  

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Sales Manager or similar role in the sales industry.
• Demonstrated success in leading and motivating a sales team to achieve targets.
• Strong understanding of sales principles and customer service practises.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and partners.
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or related field.
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, with at least 2 years in a managerial position.
  
  

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency in sales management software and CRM tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postgraduate qualification in Sales or Business Management.
• Experience in the health and medical industry.
  
  

Working Conditions:

• This is a full-time, permanent position based in Gauteng.
• Expected to work standard office hours with travel.
• Salary is market-related and includes benefits.