Sales Departmental Manager/Country Manager
- Full-time
Company Description
Our Client is a leading systems integrator in the MEA region, designs and deploys industry-specific technology solutions for asset-intensive industries such as the telecoms, utilities, oil and gas, hospitality and real estate among other market sectors.
Job Description
Core Duties & Responsibilities
• Country Manager is responsible for building a company’s brand in African Markets.
• Establishes sales objectives by creating a sales plan and quota for districts in support of national objectives.
• Maintains and expands customer base by counseling district sales representatives; building and maintaining rapport with key customers; identifying new customer opportunities.
• Recommends product lines by identifying new product opportunities, and/or product, packaging, and service changes; surveying consumer needs and trends; tracking competitors.
• Devises advertising and promotional plans and are involved in product positioning and global brand marketing development.
• Implements trade promotions by publishing, tracking, and evaluating trade spending.
• Accomplishes sales and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Continually assess company progress, sales and marketing successes and compile reports to submit to superiors in corporate headquarters.
Qualifications
Knowledge & Skills
• A 4-year or advanced degree in sales, marketing or finance. Familiarity with the country or region in which one will work is considered a notable advantage for those seeking to fulfill a Country Manager role.
• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, management or a similar area
• Requires a strong understanding of how a business operates and successful candidates will have a proven track record demonstrating their understanding and business acumen.
• As a successful Country Manager, you would need to demonstrate strong communication, organizational and negotiation skills.
Personal Attributes
• Should be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work with little or no supervision and possess the ability to assemble and manage teams.
• Presentation, analytical and planning skills are also essential.
Need to be sensitive to cultural differences
Additional Information
Application Deadline is 29th November 2018