Send an email about this job to a friend or to yourself. Our client in the manufacturing sector is looking for a Sales Manager to join their team in Port Elizabeth. Core Functions: Sells and secures orders from existing and prospective customers through a relationship-based approach and by creating awareness and growing the brand. Increasing footprint throughout Africa by expanding representative base Demonstrates products and services to existing/potential customers and assists them in selecting those best suited to their needs. Details of Function: Establishes, develops and maintains business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the assigned territory/market segment to generate new business for the organization’s products/services. Liaises with existing and prospective customers via presentations, all communication mediums, in-person visits and cold calling. Researches sources for developing prospective customers and for information to determine their potential. Develops clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers. Expedites the resolution of customer problems, complaints and all after-sales enquiries. Coordinates sales effort with marketing, management, accounting, logistics and technical service groups. Identifies and analyses the country/territory/market’s potential and determines the value of existing and prospective customer’s value to the organization and researches potential representatives within. Identifies advantages and compares organization’s products/services. Plans and organizes personal sales strategy by maximizing the Return on Time Investment for the territory/segment. Supplies management with oral and written reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services. Identify product improvements or the introduction of new products by keeping abreast of industry trends, competitor and marketplace activities. Manage and co-ordinate participation in shows, conventions and associated events. Skills: MS Office (E-Mail, Word, Excel, Power Point Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Cold Calling Presentation Skills Industry Knowledge and Networks Competencies: Professional Verbal&Written Communication Systematic Attention to Detail&Accuracy Planning&Organising Customer Focused Analytical Thinking – Solutions Oriented Negotiations Skills Business Orientated Experience and Qualifications: Proven track record in the Sales industry with preference given to those with sales experience and a demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving; and the ability to determine the best marine solution in line with customers requirements. Must have excellent proposal writing and presentation skills and a strong CRM background Must have a demonstrated skill in and an affinity for prospecting including courtesy and cold call calling. Must be self-motivated, results-orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and a proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite applications and contact management software. Valid driver’s license and being prepared to travel are critical requirements for this position. About Michelle Tuck cc t/a Staff Solutions Staff Solutions is a bespoke recruitment agency founded in 2004,with a national footprint. Our team provides both permanent and temporaryrecruitment services to the majority of industries/sectors throughout SouthAfrica. We are open to international recruitment too. StaffSolutions offers "old-fashioned recruitment ethics and values ", inan advanced technological environment. We pride ourselves in keeping upto date with technological advances, but still retain the personal touch withboth our clients and candidates. If you are a General Manager or aGeneral Worker, your application is important to us. More Jobs at Michelle Tuck cc t/a Staff Solutions #J-18808-Ljbffr