Job Description
Responsibilities and Duties
As the Sales Manager, you will be responsible for working closely with the Sales Team to analyze market trends, report results, and develop a Sales Team to execute the selling strategy and achieve business objectives. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Analyse local market trends and develop new business leads
- Maximise all Revenue opportunities
- Contribute to the selling strategy of the business, and manage the departments' adherence to achieving that strategy
- Understand the competitive marketplace and implement approaches to ensure the business stays ahead in the local market
- Ensure the Sales Team Members are developed effectively and generate a culture of high-quality standards and proactive selling
- Develop and implement creative local marketing channels including social media sites
- Work within current business strategies and recognize potential opportunities
- Attend Sales events when required
- Report on a weekly/monthly basis appointments calls made, and a list of business leads
What are we looking for?
To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:
- Positive attitude and good communication skills
- Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
- Excellent grooming standards
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Flexibility to respond to a range of different sales situations
- Previous experience in a sales role with the ability to close a sale
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
- Knowledge of the local market
- Strong leadership skills whereas it is evident that you can effectively manage and motivate a team to perform beyond expectations.
- Strong analytical skills so as to understand key business indicators and competitive trends and develop approaches to these challenges
- Business degree, or any relevant qualification, would be advantageous