• Application Deadline:
• Position: Area Sales Manager - Solar & Electrical Products


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 - 8 years


• Location Kano


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

Job Summary

• The Area Sales Manager will drive product sales within the division. Work to expand market reach in electrical and solar products. Manage key clients and generate leads.

Job Responsibilities

• Review sales price, to ensure that deviations from the plan are highlighted and corrective measures are taken.


• Visit clients’ premises on weekly basis for meetings and update deals to be closed.


• Assess local market conditions and identify current and prospective sales opportunities.


• Develop and forecast sales plans and financial objectives for the branch while meeting sales targets and metrics.


• Locate areas of improvement and propose corrective actions that meet challenges and leverage growth opportunities.


• Grow customer segments in distribution, B2B, and other segments.


• Share knowledge with other branches and headquarters on effective practices, competitive intelligence, business opportunities and needs.


• Develop a sales team to increase revenue.


• Address unresolved/complex customer and employee satisfaction issues promptly.


• Follow the latest industry developments and stay up to date on company’s competitors’ activities in the territory.


• Maintain excellent relationships with clients to generate avenues for further business.


• Formulate and develop effective strategies for training, recruitment, management development and succession planning, thus meeting the training need of the Sales team.


• Adhere to high ethical standards and comply with all company’s policies and regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

• B.Sc. Business Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.


• 7 - 8 years experience in sales of Solar & Electrical products.


• Successful track record in channel sales and negotiation.


• Good technical knowledge (solar & electrical products) with a strong sales profile.


• Mastery experience in sales techniques.


• Experience with CRM software (e.g.: Sales force).


• Ability to deliver presentations effectively.

Competencies:

• Strong Analytical and quantitative skills.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills.


• Flexible.


• Great attention to detail.


• Deadline-Oriented.


• Trustworthy and dependable.