Sales Manager

About the position

Our Client is looking for a  Sales Manager to join their team
Area: Industria Johannesburg
 
Must Have 5- Years of Experience in the Manufacturing Industry
 
Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited to):
To ensure the effective management of the sales department as well as the growth of the sales portfolio (new business) in line with the business strategy.
Requirements: If you do not meet the requirements, your application will not be considered

• Tertiary Qualification in Sales/ Marketing
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at sales management level within a manufacturing company.
• Proven sales management track record.
• Own reliable vehicle and valid drivers’ license

Responsibilities:

• Sales revenue growth (new customers & markets) according to business targets.
• Developing effective sales strategies and executing these through tactical planning.
• Manage current sales portfolio (existing customer base).
• Accurate sales forecasting and the delivery of the sales forecast each month.
• Monitor monthly order book.
• Develop annual sales budgets.
• Manage the sales team effectively by allocating resources and monitoring daily sales call reports.
• Run weekly sales meetings to ensure continuity of existing business as well as growth plans for new and current customers.
• Sign off on weekly sales call plans. 
• Sales reports such as new business reports, forecast reports, open quote reports, lost customers or customers under threat, etc. need to be submitted weekly. 
• Represent the sales team at the weekly management meeting. 
• Attend the morning production meetings to discuss priorities. 
• Represent the company at customers as a member of the company management team. 
• Discuss pricing of new inquiries with factory manager for approval. 
• Present tooling costs to the General Manager for approval. 
• Monitor and resolve overdue debtors. 
• Timeous close out of open credit applications by the sales team.

Interactions and Support:

• Senior management team
• Sales team
• Customers
• Debtors Department
• Creditors Department
• QA
• Services department.

Competencies/ Skills:

• Competent team manager with good leadership skills
• Able to manage a strong & diverse sales team.
• Able to work with budgets & forecasts.
• Excellent at building customer relations.
• Fluent in presenting to customers at levels from buyer to board.
• Ability to build and execute sales strategies.
• Computer literate and advanced level of Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
• Excellent sales acumen but well-grounded & skilled negotiator.
• Good financial acumen with the ability to understand sales-related financials.
• Strategic thinker but able to implement strategies and deliver results.
• Team player who can lead a diverse team.
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment and with a strong and experienced management team.
• Understanding corrugated manufacturing processes is advantageous.

Desired Skills:

• Sales Manager
• Sales Director
• Sales Team Leader