Our client in the Mpumalanga is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience in a sales role with a background in the hardware sector or financial services (loans) being advantageous. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel and PowerPoint) is essential along with a tertiary qualification in Sales or relevant sales and relationship management experience. The successful candidate will possess strong skills in prospecting negotiation and closing as well as the ability to build and maintain excellent rapport with clients. A valid drivers license is required for this role.
A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent SECTOR : Sales BASIC SALARY : R20 000.00 START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate
REQUIREMENTS:
3 years of experience in a sales role
Experience in the hardware sector and/or financial services (loans) is advantageous
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)
Tertiary qualification in Sales or relevant sales and relationship management experience
Strong skills in sales including prospecting negotiation and closing
Excellent rapportbuilding abilities
Valid drivers license required
DUTIES:
Planning:
Execute the annual sales strategy and plan for the allocated area/region.
Design and implement tactical and operational plans to meet strategic objectives within the allocated area/region.
Sales New Hardware Merchants:
Identify opportunities to source new independent and franchise hardware merchants and convert them to the company credit partners.
Assist new hardware merchants with the company onboarding process.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the industry and how credit solutions can benefit hardware merchants.
Be a brand ambassador and reflect company values at all times.
Marketing:
Execute marketing initiatives within the merchant sales channels to support meeting sales targets.
Execute promotional brand and incentive campaigns as outlined in the annual sales plan.
People Management:
Lead and manage the external sales function (Internal and External Credit Champions) within the allocated area/region of responsibility by:
Providing visible and clear leadership promoting a culture of highperformance standards and customer centricity.
Ensuring Credit Champions have clear and realistic targets/goals.
Monitoring and reporting on sales performance.
Stakeholder Management and Communication:
Share merchant and credit champion monthly performance reports.
Provide regular progress feedback to line management regarding projects and targets.
Share knowledge with team members and internal stakeholders.
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