SALES MANAGER (IRRIGATION PRODUCTS) – EAST RAND

SUMMARY:
Our client, a national distributor of irrigation products, requires a candidate with more than 6 years recent management experience in the irrigation industry.

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / equivalent

 Experience and Requirements:

• 4 or more years recent experience in a sales management role
• Extensive knowledge in the irrigation industry is essential
• Computer literate: advanced skills
• Strong trading as well as management skills
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans
• A stable work record and contactable references
• A valid driver’s license
• Able to work retail hours
• Work under pressure

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Branch Manager
• Assess local market conditions and identify current and prospective sales opportunities
• Locate areas of improvement and propose corrective actions that meet challenges and leverage growth opportunities
• Address customer and employee satisfaction issues promptly
• Adhere to high ethical standards, and comply with all regulations/applicable laws
• Network to improve the presence and reputation of the branch and company
• Stay abreast of competing markets and provide reports on market movement and penetration

Key Performance Measures

• Address all redundant and slow-moving stock to ensure that this is kept to an absolute minimum.
• Identify and implement innovative and creative ways to sell this stock
• Ensure that the stock is secure and that all efforts are made to alleviate any stock losses at the Branch.
• Build, motivate and maintain a strong team to support the objectives of the Branch.

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