Permanent - Sales Manager - eThekwini (Durban) - South Africa

• The Sales Manager acts as the key commercial liaison between company factories, dealers, business partners and customers.
• The role focuses on building customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities and recommending the appropriate company  maritime crane solution and configuration for each application.

Responsibilities :

• Sell machines and achieve agreed sales objectives through disciplined opportunity identification, follow-up and conversion.
• Compile accurate commercial offers and support feasibility studies, tender submissions and technical clarifications in cooperation with internal departments and company factories.
• Remain up to date with company product developments, technology improvements and market trends to ensure that customers are offered the correct machine and configuration for their requirements.
• Actively participate in budgeting, forecasting, brainstorming and departmental improvement initiatives by providing customer and market insight.
• Prepare and deliver professional presentations to customers, internal stakeholders and industry audiences as required, communicating technical and commercial information clearly and confidently.

Education & Experience :

• Matric /Diploma with 4-5 years of related experience

Computer skills :

• Microsoft Office Package, company systems & SAM

General skills :

• Professional customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal