Export Sales Manager

SUMMARY:
Export Sales Manager

POSITION INFO:

Our client, specialists in high quality and ergonomically designed office furniture is currently looking for an Export Sales Manager to join their team.

The Export Sales Manager is responsible for generating and enhancing the sales of products in
Africa. This position makes sure products are made available to the Southern Africa market by analyzing the trends of customers and developing sales plans and strategies to meet their needs.

Duties and Responsibilities;

*  Identify new business opportunities by tapping in and developing relationships with
potential customers in the Africa market.
*  To plan, design, develop, forecast, and implement different sales activities by researching
customer needs and requirements.
*  To retain and maintain existing clients while supporting to expand All Office market share in
the countries.
*  Maintain all company agents/distributors for Southern Africa and perform regular visits to
all countries.
*  Meet clients to handle issues, promote our products and ensure continuity of revenue-generating streams.
*  Ensure all sales and marketing activities are carried out within the agreed volumes, sales
targets, and within given time scales.
*  Supporting all export preparations and documentations.
*  Actively participate in training sessions to improve your knowledge and skills.<
*  Attend trade shows and exhibitions.

KEY SKILLS

*  Strong entrepreneurial and commercial acumen with an innate drive to deliver results.<
*  Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills.
*  Demonstrated ability to communicate, present, and influence at all levels of the organization.
*  Initiative and enthusiasm.
*  Able to work in a target-orientated work environment and prioritize work based on deadlines.
*  Additional languages – Portuguese or French would be highly advantageous.
*  Passion and flexibility to travel into Africa.
*  Proven track record of achieving targets and increasing revenue.

QUALIFICTIONS

*  Tertiary education is required preferably within the Sales/Marketing.
*  Min 5 years’ experience in export sales into African countries.
*  A strong understanding of customs and traditions within companies in Africa countries.
*  Office furniture or aligned industry experience is advantageous.

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