Sales Manager - Knysna

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Sales Manager at Fidelity Services Group, located in Knysna. The primary purpose of this position is to achieve and exceed the sales targets set for the branch by the business. The manager will oversee various aspects of sales, marketing, and team management to ensure business growth and client satisfaction. **What you will do** * Achieve and exceed Branch sales targets as set by the business. * In conjunction with the Branch Managers, conduct sales projections per geographical area. * Set sales and growth targets. * Analyse sales figures and provide data information to enable management to take business decisions. * Assist direct reporting Sales Consultants to meet set targets, and support Branch Managers in managing their sellers to achieve sales targets. * Provide Induction, Sales, and Product training to Sellers in conjunction with the technical team. * Ensure debtors control in respect of new clients and installations are in place. * Handle client complaints. * Ensure that any product approved by the Technical Department is sold by the Sales Consultants. * Give feedback from clients and consultants about products to the Technical department or suppliers. * Analyse the marketplace to establish needs. * Assist in market research of any new product before the product is launched. * Ensure that products are available at the right time at the right place. * Ensure the lead times are in line with customer needs and demands. * Formulate and implement pricing strategies for products and services. * Ensure that pricing strategies deliver the highest margin while optimising growth in clients. * Ensure that pricing strategies are in line with overall corporate and marketing plans. * Formulate discounts and specials where appropriate. * Formulate and implement advertising objectives in line with corporate and marketing plans. * Analyse industry and competitor advertising strategies. * Control the advertising budget. * Liaise with advertising suppliers. * Assess the effectiveness of advertising. * Formulate and implement promotion strategy and objectives. * Conduct planning and execution of promotions. * Ensure that material for a public relations exercise meets overall communication objectives. * Compile, implement, and control the marketing plan and budget. * Assist Client Service Department with the analysing of client complaints. * Supply marketing related information to the management team. * Attend management meetings. * Compile and implement policies and procedures. * Compile and implement a performance appraisal system. * Conduct sales meetings. * Assist with any problems or complaints from clients. * Give full feedback to clients when necessary. * Recruit and assist with the recruitment of new sales staff. * Be involved in disciplinary hearings. * Identify training needs and arrange for training. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric. * Previous sales management experience with a successful track record. * Minimum of 5 years sales experience with a successful track record. * Sales / Marketing degree or diploma. * Computer Literate: MS Office, advanced Excel, PowerPoint. * Integrity and trust. * Drive for results. * Action orientated. * Business Acumen. * Attention to detail. * Managing through systems. * Time Management. * Strategic agility. * Problem solving. * Interpersonal savvy. * Customer Focus. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced sales professional with a proven track record in sales management, possessing at least five years of general sales experience. They should hold a Sales or Marketing degree/diploma and be computer literate with advanced skills in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. This individual must be highly driven, action-oriented, and possess strong business acumen, strategic agility, and problem-solving capabilities. Essential behavioural competencies include integrity, attention to detail, strong time management, interpersonal savvy, customer focus, and the ability to manage through systems. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/sales-manager-knysna-fidelity-services-group Source: myjobmag

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office

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