Sales Manager (Technical) at Powergen Engineering Limited

Job Description

• The Sales Manager will be responsible for the overall management of the organization's sales portfolio to maximize profit.
• He will lead the sales team in devising strategies to attract and retain customers to meet and surpass set sales projections.
• He should be able to conduct periodic market surveys so as to discover new markets and innovative ways to continue to penetrate our core markets.
• Execute brand marketing with the sales team, as well as public relations /advert activities for the organization.

Other Functions include:

• Oversee proper installation of power systems.
• Manage the technical team/ staff.
• Ensure that service parts are always available
• Develop and sell strategy to clients.
• Source for projects, where the organization comes in as a full power solutions provider. E.g. electrification, generator supply, transformers sales and installation, etc
• Provide support to clients.
• Deliver periodic reports.
• Oversee the development of staff competences
• Conduct technical staff performance appraisals
• Develop processes and procedures foreffective management and operations of the Technical Unit.

Qualifications and Attributes
Our preferred candidate should possess the following:

• A university Degree in Marketing or other related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in sales management of which 3 must be in a supervisory/ management position.
• (especially in power or electrical sector)
• Extensive experience in all aspects of Supplier Relationship Management.
• Proven track record in managing and directing a skilled, and results-oriented sales force
• Strong leadership qualities with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
• Experience with enterprise software solutions and large, complex organizations.
• Willingness to travel.
• Proven leadership and ability to drive sales teams.
• Able to operate in a fast-paced and changing market environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, plus a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in the packaged power or related sector is an advantage.
• Smart, creative and energetic.
• A valid driver’s license.