Area Sales Manager (Durban)

SUMMARY:
Will be responsible for overseeing the sales operation of the company in the greater KZN area

POSITION INFO:

• Must have Grade 12 with a Sales and Marketing Diploma or Marketing Degree
• Minimum of 3 years recent Sales experience in selling Forklifts/Material Handling Equipment
• Valid Drivers Licence and must be available to travel
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Advanced MS Office skills. Computer literacy on Auto Line an advantage

Duties

• Providing quality leadership for the internal and external customers
• Constructive problem solving, facilitating creative improvements and inspiring others
• Establishing an environment and foundation for future sales growth
• Selling value and solutions to the customers
• Lead the top-to-top meeting with key customers to ensure strong relationship and remove business obstacles, aligning with long term company direction
• Achieving monthly and annual set budgets
• Show initiative in analysing and improving business processes
• Increasing business opportunities through various routes to market
• Developing sales strategies and setting targets
• Compiling and analysing sales figures
• Keeping up to date with products and competitors
• Maintaining and increasing standards of customer service
• Establishing, maintaining and expanding your customer base
• Reaching the targets and goals set for your area