Sales Manager – Hygiene industryLocation: EdenvaleSalary: R40 000 – R55 000CTC plus commission.
Salary depends on experience and qualifications.Duties:The Sales Manager is responsible for the overall success of the company's sales department reporting to the General ManagerPlan, execute and oversee all Sales and promotional activities in the organisation in collaboration with all other departments at COMPANY.Coordinate the hiring, training and mentoring of all sales professionals in the organisationDesigning and implementing strategic sales plan for all regions to achieve budgets, expands customer base and ensuring COMPANY has a strong presence in the marketOverseeing and directing the performance of the sales team in accordance with strategic or financial goalsPrepare in coordination with MD and General manager annual budgets, targets and commission structures aligned with organisation goalsTrack and analyse sales statistics via Vtiger (Customer relationship management system)Identifying sales opportunities and emerging markets to increase COMPANY's market shareMaintain relationships with key stakeholders to promote the COMPANY brand by regular visits to all regions in South Africa (some traveling required)Attending and plan sales conferences, trade shows and other sales related events as directed by the MD to build successful client relationshipsAttend and facilitate customer training for sales individual promoting COMPANY brand and productsIn collaboration with marketing and procurement departments assist in product development, product launches by offering market intelligence and identifying new opportunitiesPrice negotiations, annual pricing review and making sure margins are maintained at all timesEnsure selling and discounted pricing is always updated on Vtiger systemEnsure customer data integrity is always maintained for accurate customer information on the vtiger systemServing as the face of COMPANY to external partners and valued customersAssist and oversee sales personal in client vendor applications and client tender submissionsIdentifying market shift and analysing competitor strategies and products offerings Minimum Requirements:MatricTertiary qualification is an advantage5 years experience in a similar roleHygiene industry experienceGood communication skillsGood people management skillsEmotional intelligence.Traceable track record.Good computer skills.