Posted By
P G Ganesh
Vice President/Partner at Perfect Placer Management Consulting
Last Login: 05 November 2024
Posted in
Sales & Marketing
Job Code
1040161
Sales Manager (STEEL - ERW PIPE)
- Formulate an effective sales strategy for the steel products in African Markets and to increase sales across the region in order to meet sales targets
- Act as an interface between the company and the customer and showcase the organization as a preferred partner within the policies and protocols of the organization.
- To create a distribution structure at the neighboring countries where the company is not currently present. This could include setting up trading divisions in other countries.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning & Strategy:
- Study the market, identify the product gaps / opportunity for service differentiation / low market geographies and formulate and oversee the implementation of strategies to bridge gaps
- Strategize to win new customers (construction companies, distributors, agents and industries) and retain existing customer base so as to increase the market share across the region
- Provide market intelligence to marketing team in terms of market size, competition, organization's share etc. and ensure the profitable business growth
- Understand the overall organizational strategy, develop and implement strategic sales and marketing plans in alignment with the overall organizational strategy
- Develop and manages sales/marketing operating budgets and oversee expenditures to conform to budgetary requirements.
Sales operations:
- Forecast the demand, work closely with multiple teams (manufacturing, supply chain, finance, HR, legal departments etc.) to achieve the set business objectives
- Liaise with key clients, to showcase organization's capability, quality and service standards
- Support sales representative with maintaining relationships, negotiations and deal closure
- Review periodic sales report showcasing sales volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion, analyze sales performances against programs, quotes and plans to determine effectiveness.
- Review reports and participate in reviews with management and share updates
- Seek management support in closing turnkey projects and approval for providing discounted rates
- Follow-up for collection of overdue and avoid / eliminate any bad debt scenario.
Client Relationship Management:
- Interact with new customers / key dealers with a view to build relations and identify new business opportunities to increase market share
- Seek to understand customer satisfaction with the product and services rendered by the organization
- Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners
- Represent company at trade association meetings to promote products
Qualification And Experience:
i. MBA or any other relevant degree with 10+ Years experience in Steel ERW Pipe & should have Experience in channel sales / dealer distribute sales / retail sales. Knowledge of the African region is a must.
ii. Stay up-to-date on current market trends
iii. Identify different consumer requirements to properly identify marketing opportunities
iv. Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking and social media.
v. Very good understanding of economic and market trends in the steel industry across geographies
vi. In-depth knowledge of sales and marketing strategies in the steel industry
vii. Strategic thinker with strong leadership skills
viii. Team worker, quality and service oriented
ix. Client focused with sales drive
Remuneration:
An outstanding remuneration package that rewards professionalism and diligence will be on offer for the successful applicant as well as a well defined career path. An excellent package will be on offer for the right candidate, including an above industry base salary for the right person as well as the most complete employee benefit scheme. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join the market leader
Contact Person Name, Address & Nos.:
P.G.Ganesh
Partner
Perfect Placer
Mobile : 9873663105
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Posted By
P G Ganesh
Vice President/Partner at Perfect Placer Management Consulting
Last Login: 05 November 2024
Posted in
Sales & Marketing
Job Code
1040161
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