Sales & Product Manager

A leading provider of security solutions with operation across sub-Saharan Africa, is looking to recruit aSales & Product Managerto report directly to the C.E.O. The incumbent will have overall responsibility for the top line of the business with a clear focus in B to B and B to C Sales. He/sheMustdemonstrate outstanding leadership skills overseeing a minimum of 10 direct reports. The successful candidate will be required to show experience managing telesales in the services sector; ensuring the team achieves individual & team targets and ensuring group productivity
Qualification:
Musthave a degree in a relevant field.

Musthave a minimum of 10 years of sales experience in the service industry.

Musthave a minimum of 5 years in senior management reporting directly to the C.E.O /Managing Director.

Experience in leading a dispersed group of sales staff.

Candidates with a background in overseeing a sales team will have a distinct advantage.

Strong analytical, organizational, and creative thinking skills.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

The ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

Promoting the company’s existing brands and introducing new products to the market.

Allocating sales targets to the sales team, ensuring that team meets their quotas and goals.

Researching & developing marketing opportunities and plans.

Understanding consumer requirements, identifying market trends, and suggesting system improvements to achieve the company’s sales & marketing goals.

Working with operations teams to ensure that service offerings are aligned to customer needs.

Recruiting, training, scheduling, coaching, and managing marketing and sales teams to meet sales and marketing human resource objectives.

Maintaining relationships with valuable clients by making regular visits, understanding their needs, and anticipating new marketing opportunities.

Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree

Required relevant work experience
: 10 years

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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