Sales Manager

Our Client in Edenvale has an Sales Manager vacancy available. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Sales management of the entire Gauteng region.
The incumbent will be responsible for achieving sales volume, revenue and margin targets as per the set budget and will take full responsibility for the overall sales management function in the Gauteng area.
This includes maintaining and growing the customer base in the region and finding sustainable business opportunities within the private and public sector.
The successful candidate will be expected to ensure that all sales management, administrative and financial control procedures and policies are fully implemented and to undertake the necessary training and development activities among staff.
Included in the scope of activity will be the effective performance of the various Sales Centres in the Region and the motivation, management and control of our local sales staff, both internal and external.
A close working relationship will be required with Factory management, despatch and other key functions to ensure the achievement of these objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: MatricA tertiary sales / commercial qualificationIndustry experience would be advantageousExtensive experience required in: External and internal salesManagement of peopleAdministrative experience, which includes financial controlsComputer literacy