Sales Manager, Pinetown

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing and growing the Blowpack Sales budget.

Duties and responsibilities Business Growth and Sales Budget

Sourcing of new business in defined market segments as set out from time-to-time

Identifying and exploiting new market opportunities and products

Managing sales effectively, ensuring that sales budgets are beaten

Monitoring competitor activity proactively

Customer Service

Interfacing with Production and Planning and Design departments for benefit of Key Accounts

Developing effective relationships with new and current Key Account Customers

Ensuring all customer requirements and complaints are communicated appropriately and dealt with timeously

Pricing and Margin Movement

Manage gross margins in line with set company goals as defined

Presenting professional price proposals in writing to all customers

General Administration

Weekly and monthly sales and related reporting

Communicating regularly with Manager regarding status of sales, customer relations, market developments etc

Ensuring that absolute stock, open orders, etc is managed effectively within company policies

Qualifications and experience

Have at least 3-5 years sales experience

(with at least 3 doing hard sales hunting new business)

Be in possession of a degree that is appropriate for sales and new business growth

Sales experience in Manufacturing essential

An understanding of the plastics/packaging industry would be advantageous

Computer Literacy (EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT)

Have a proven track record in securing new sales

An ability to see opportunities and grasp them

An ability to prepare and manage budgets and targets

Analytical ability

A high need for achievement

Self-discipline and driven to succeed

An ability to build relationships quickly and effectively

An ability to close deals efficiently and effectively

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