job detail

Job Position: Sales Manager


Employment type: Permanent

Posted date: 2024-11-13

Deadline date: 2024-12-05

Recruiter: Saria Consultancy

Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Category: Sales and Marketing

Current Salary: Attractive

Career Level: managerial

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company goals and objectives;
  • Negotiate price and volume with customers in order to maximize returns to the business;
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients;
  • Seek out, analyses and develop new account promoting sales of the product portfolio in line with business growth strategies;
  • Prepare technical presentations to explain our company's products quality to customers;
  • Present periodical sales reports, forecasts, and market trend analyses by comparing similar industry;
  • Collaborate with the engineering and product development teams to ensure customer needs are met;
  • Work closely with the Commercial Manager and Business Manager to set-up annual Sales Budgets;
  • Lead, motivate, and manage the sales team to achieve and exceed sales targets;
  • Train the sales team members on the technical aspects of the company's products to enhance their capacity in understanding the company product;
  • Stay updated with industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

Required years of Experience:

  • 7+ years of proven experience in sales management, preferably within the chemical industry.

Additional requirements:

  • Strong knowledge of chemical products and their applications.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to develop and implement effective sales strategies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency in using CRM software and MS Office Suite.
  • Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Skills:

  • Master's degree in a related field.
  • Experience in technical sales or product management.
  • Familiarity with the regulatory environment in the chemical industry.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a sales team.

Apply