Managing the sales department and team to reach individual as well as team targets.
Required Skills:
- 5+ years’ experience in a sales related environment with a proven track record
- 5+ years’ experience in sales of manufactured goods into a retail environment
- 5+ years’ experience in the sales of lifestyle products into a retail preferredRequired Qualifications:
- Matric
- NQF 5 National Diploma – Sales (Minimum qualification)
- B-degree in Sales or related field on NQF level # 6 or higher (Preferred)Required Strengths:
- In depth understanding of the sales environment and sales strategies
- In depth understanding and knowledge of company manufactured products
- In depth understanding of the supply and demand chain
- In depth understanding of client / customer relationship management
- Comprehensive understanding of the retail environment, both groups and independent
- Comprehensive understanding of legal implications and requirements regarding commercial contracts, service level agreements and service contracts
- Comprehensive understanding of documentary requirements during submission of proposals, tenders, service level agreements and contracts
- Comprehensive understanding of building and maintaining customer relationships, dealing with customer complaints and customer enquiries
- Comprehensive understanding of short- and long-term sales cycles
- Comprehensive understanding of finance, accounting, and cost accounting to ensure maximization on profit margins and accurate forecasting
- Comprehensive understanding of debtors, debt collection and all other processes related to the effective collection of revenue
- Comprehensive understanding of all related legislation and ability to ensure compliance to relevant legislation (OHSA, BCEA, LRA, NCA, CPA, etc.)
- Comprehensive understanding of economic and business concepts, and be able to assist in achieving both short-term and long-term sales strategies
- Comprehensive understanding of fabrics, leather, fashion elements
Desired Skills:
- Sales
- Sales strategy
- Management
- Negotiating
Desired Work Experience:
- 5 to 10 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Diploma
About The Employer:
My client, a manufacturer in the retail space has a large footprint all over South Africa and is famous for their good quality products.
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Travel Allowance
- Cell phone allowance
- Commission
- Store allowance