SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity exists with one of our clients for an Regional Sales Manager to join their team and look after the East African business.
POSITION INFO:
As the Regional Sales Manager - East Africa, you will be based in Nairobi Kenya and responsible for growing profitable sales in East Africa.
Client Details
Our Engineering client provides solutions for power distribution across the world. They form part of a Global Group that operates in over 60 countries with +200 years experience in various sectors and specialism.
Description
As the Regional Sales Manager - East Africa, you will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and responsible for the following :
- Generating sales and for business development in the East Africa Region by developing and executing sales and marketing plans in order to deliver the target sales in line with the medium-term plan and Africa strategy
- Work with the Regional Manager - East Africa to evaluate and develop strategic target markets in East Africa in both utility and non-utility sectors for the complete the organisations product range.
- Reviewing of enquiries and assisting the customer through their journey, assisting them with correct product application, best value solution, order placement and delivery/lead time expectations. To support the customer and be the go-to interface between the customer and our wider business.
- To raise the profile of the organisation in both the utility and non-utility sectors, leading the company in becoming the ''go-to'' suppliers for switch gear and automation products.
- Assist the Regional Manager - East Africa to develop new agents and distributors to help bring the organisation closer to our customers and strengthen our presence in the market.
- To ensure high levels of customer service from enquiry all the way through to customer acceptance, and after sales and service.
Profile
To apply for the role of Regional Sales Manager, you will need to meet the following minimum criteria:
- Bachelor Degree Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited university, Master Degree a plus.
- Experience in selling medium voltage switch gear and automation products into the electrical utility industry.
- Experience in solution selling and/or large multi-product projects.
- Minimum 7 years experience related to industry, product, sales and region.
- Business Development and Marketing experience with Utilities, contractors, and consultants and managing distributor arrangements
Job Offer
The ideal candidate will receive a competitive market related salary offer and a chance to join an Employer of Choice organisation.
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