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