Machine Sales Manager

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

Reporting structure: This position reports into the Director for the Manitou Centres.

Position Overview: The Sales Manager (Machine) is responsible for managing a team of sales professionals and overseeing the sales process for machine products, including attachments and related products.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Sales Team Management: Lead and supervise a team of sales representatives, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure they meet or exceed sales targets.
2. Sales Strategy Development: Develop and implement effective sales strategies and tactics to drive revenue growth and achieve sales objectives.
3. Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, identifying their needs and ensuring excellent customer service.
4. Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats.
5. Sales Forecasting: Analyze sales data and trends to forecast future sales volumes, ensuring proper inventory management and production planning.
6. Product Knowledge: Develop a deep understanding of the machines and equipment being sold to effectively communicate their features and benefits to customers.
7. Budget Management: Develop and manage the sales department budget, allocating resources efficiently to achieve sales goals.
8. Sales Reporting: Prepare and present regular sales reports to senior management, summarizing performance, challenges, and opportunities.
9. Training and Development: Provide training and development opportunities for the sales team to enhance their product knowledge and sales skills.
10. Compliance: Ensure that all sales activities and processes comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.

EDUCATION:

• A bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Experience: Several years of experience in sales, with a proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets, and prior experience in machinery or equipment sales.
• Management Experience: Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial role is essential for this position.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong knowledge of the machinery and equipment industry, including understanding of technical specifications and applications.
• Sales Skills: Exceptional sales and negotiation skills to close deals and drive revenue.
• Leadership Skills: The ability to lead and motivate a sales team to achieve their goals.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with clients and present sales strategies and reports to senior management.
• Analytical Skills: The capacity to analyze sales data and market trends to make informed decisions.
• Customer Focus: A customer-centric approach, ensuring that customer needs are understood and met.
• Technical Aptitude: Basic technical knowledge of the machinery and equipment being sold.
• Budgeting and Financial Management: The ability to manage budgets and allocate resources effectively.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions and business priorities.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS:

Strong customer interactions, both internal and external.

LOCATION & EXPECTED TRAVEL:

• This position is based at Proton Industrial Park, Chloorkop, South Africa.
• Customer and site visits nationally will be required.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS:

• How many years of supervisory or managerial sales experience do you have?
• What is your current basic salary?

EDUCATION PREFERENCE:

• Bachelor's degree (Preferred).

EXPERIENCE PREFERENCE:

• Machine or Equipment Sales: 5 years (Preferred).