We are looking to employ a driven and experienced Area Sales Manager to increase sales within an assigned geographical area and guide a team of Field Sales Executives.
Responsibilities
Maintaining and increasing sales of your company’s products.
Good experience in Sell-in and Sell-out.
Reaching the targets and goals set for your area.
Establishing, maintaining and expanding your customer base.
Servicing the needs of your existing customers.
Increasing business opportunities through various routes to market.
Setting sales targets for individual reps and your team as a whole.
Recruiting and training sales staff.
Allocating areas to sales representatives.
Developing sales strategies and setting targets.
Monitoring your team’s performance and motivating them to reach targets.
Compiling and analysing sales figures.
Possibly dealing with some major customer accounts yourself.
Collecting customer feedback and market research.
Reporting to senior managers.
Initiating and executing primary and secondary sales plans.
Keeping up to date with products and competitors.
Developing and sustaining long-term relationships with customers.
Implementing a sales management process to assist the sales team in identifying and prioritizing key customers and prospects.
Requirements
B.Sc, HND or MBA in Marketing, Communications, Business Management, or related field is preferred.
Minimum of 8 years related experience.
Proven sales experience; sector-specific sales experience is preferred.
Proven track record of meeting sales quotas.
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent management, leadership, and organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Outstanding negotiation and consultative sales skills.
Effective communication skills.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Experience in a reputable FMCG is added advantage.
Experience in Van sales and sales promoters management.