Sales Manager at Reeds Africa Consult

• The sales manager will be responsible for setting sales team goals, forecasting sales, planning itinerary, and reporting on day-to-day sales progress for the business.

Job Description

• Achieving growth and hitting sales targets by successfully managing the sales team
• Designing and implementing ideal strategic sales plan that expands company’s customer base.
• Managing recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and monitoring sales reps performance.
• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management.
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts while remaining aware of products and competition.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for market expansion.
• Develop strategies to enter new markets and increase the organization’s footprint.
• Gather and analyze customer feedback to improve products and services.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills of the sales team.
• Participate in high-level negotiations with key clients.
• Support the sales team in closing strategic deals.
• Cultivate and maintain key client relationships

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• Familiarity with CRM software and sales analytic tools.
• Proven experience as a Sales manager or in a similar sales leadership role.
• Strong understanding of sales principles, strategies, and techniques.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and team management abilities with a focus on motivation and performance.
• Analytical skills to interpret sales data and make strategic decisions.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills
• Creating and implementing a sales plan.