SALES MANAGER (MANUFACTURING) - KLIPRIVER

HC Recruit; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in commodity trading seeks a Sales Manager in Johannesburg South to lead a sales team. The role involves managing team performance, developing sales strategies, and maintaining key relationships with clients. Ideal candidates will have experience in sales management, proven leadership skills, and a strong educational background in business or marketing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a sales-related environment operating at a management level.
• Proven track record in sales leadership and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a sales team to achieve sales goals.
• Analyze sales performance data to drive accountability.
• Develop and implement a robust CRM system.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Integrity

Detail oriented

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management, marketing or related fields

Job description

DBN000118 – SALES MANAGER (COMMODITY TRADING) – JHB SOUTH

Purpose of the Job:
To lead, manage, and motivate a sales team to achieve the company's sales goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business management, marketing or related fields
• Minimum 5 years in a sales-related environment operating at a management level.
• Proven track record in sales leadership, team management and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain relationships with key strategic customers
• Analyze sales performance data to identify trends and drive accountability within the team to achieve revenue growth.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a robust CRM system
• Utilize data analytics and dashboards to assess sales performance and market trends
• Ensure that sales practices adhere to company policies and legal regulations.
• Develop and maintain contingency plans for potential disruptions, ensuring the sales team is prepared to adapt to changing market conditions.
• Performance management of underperforming sales representatives and client services teams
• Providing leadership, direction, and guidance to both sales representatives to ensure they meet their targets
• Developing and growing the sales team by implementing training programs
• Establish and manage recognition programs and incentive payouts to celebrate team and individual achievements
• Interacting with Exports/Operational teams/Supply Chain to ensure alignment with the group strategy
• Weekly/Fortnightly group and one-on-one meetings with the teams and individuals

Behavioural competencies:

• First class leadership abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Unquestionable Integrity
• Detail orientated
• Ability to work under pressure

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. Should you not receive a response within two weeks of your application, please consider yourself unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

• sales manager
• head of sales
• sales director