Sales Manager (OURTV) at Trefoil Networks

Unit: OURTV

Location of Job: Abuja

Reports to: Head, Sales and Business Development

Main Function

The sales Manager will oversees all business development functions and sales & marketing efforts to ensure that they run smoothly, efficiently and profitably. He /She will serve as the company’s official representative to target audiences, business partners and alliances, important stakeholders and other third-party collaborations. He /She will be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating sales and marketing operations on a daily basis.

Role Responsibilities

• Endeavor to establish an outstanding working relationship with dealers/retailers in designated fields.
• Support bargaining with key essential service so as to enhance the cost structure.
• Work with colleagues from other departments to improve efficiency and overall service delivery.
• Prepare annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly sales report updates on current opponents or business possibilities.
• Give prompt reports on crucial issues to direct line manager and suggest answers where obtainable
• Supervise essential key account possibilities
• Make propositions, give suggestions and designate sales targets and job obligations to each staff.
• Appraise performance of staff under you.
• Offer inspiration and training of internal sales personnel on how to attain business sales objectives.
•  Assist team managers to intensify sales via training on sales methods
• Generate action plans to enhance performance and productive capacity of underperforming personnel.

Competencies/Skills

• Proven sales experience
• Sound knowledge of sales strategies and industry regulations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Exceptional customer services skills
• Project & operations planning and management experience
• Ability to manage and develop a team
• Strong presentation skills
• Business analysis and market research skills
• Ability to develop new markets and business relationships.

Behavioral Qualities/Other Competences

• Resourcefulness
• Personal integrity and high work ethical standards
• Adaptability
• Resilience
• Must be very perceptive and aware of all the aspects of daily operations
• Having grace and dignity while dealing with the public
• Must be objective and optimistic.
• High managerial capabilities
• Bold and result-driven
• Ability to adapt the company’s vision with proven flexibility.

Qualifications/Experience

• First degree in social science, marketing or similar field.
• Minimum of 7 to 8 years working experience in sales or in similar role.
• An excellent sales record.