Minimum Requirements Essential: Matric. Relevant qualification in sales management would be highly beneficial. Essential: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar managerial role. In-depth knowledge of Health and Safety regulations. Comfortable with travelling to clients and available for work on Saturdays. Roles and Responsibilities The Sales Manager is tasked with overseeing the daily operations of the sales department and its team, ensuring alignment with the company's overall strategy. A key objective of the Sales Managers role is to enhance the sales departments commercial success by increasing revenue and optimising profitability. Meeting performance targets will involve focusing on customer service, regional marketing, sales activities, and administrative duties. Day-to-day responsibilities also include managing staff, identifying new opportunities to drive sales growth, and responding to customer needs and expectations. Weekly meetings are held with the Sales Team, including one-on-one discussions, and minutes are shared with Senior Management. Leading and motivating the sales team to drive sales performance and ensure operational efficiency. Setting individual sales targets that align with the companys overall sales goals. Reviewing sales data and projecting future sales volumes to maximise profit. Interpreting local and regional market trends to support strategic planning. Utilising IT systems for recording sales, data analysis, and forecasting. Handling staff matters such as conducting performance reviews, appraisals, and coordinating training and development programmes. Ensuring continuous training for the sales team and relevant personnel on both existing and new products. Upholding quality standards, customer service, and health and safety regulations. Addressing customer complaints related to sales, quality, and market trends. Planning and executing promotions, displays, and events. Scheduling and leading team meetings as needed. Keeping colleagues informed on business performance, new projects, and other key developments. Regularly walking the sales floor to engage with staff and customers, and to address any urgent issues. Staying informed about market trends, understanding future customer needs, and monitoring competitor activity. Performing any other duties relevant to the branch as directed by the Managing Director or their delegate. Closing Date Submissions for this vacancy will close on 02 October 2024, however, you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position till 25 October 2024. Please Note Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. We value your submission, and we try our utmost best to get back to each applicant. However, should your application be successful, we will be in contact with you. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of application, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We are however recruitment specialists and will keep your details on our database for possible future opportunities. PoPI Act Please note that Marvel Placement Consultants adhere to the POPI Act (Act No. 4 of 2013: Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013). Section 9 of PoPI states that "Personal Information may only be processed if, given the purpose for which it is processed, it is adequate, relevant and not excessive".
