Sales Manager
Aim of the function
To generate sales with new and existing non-exclusive distributors and prospects. The Sales Manager is acting within the framework of the sales strategy, main pillars are customer intimacy, segmentation and non-exclusive distribution.
Duties:
• Carry out the country plan
• Acquire new non-exclusive distributors above boundary level
• Support and expand existing non-exclusive distributors
• Concept selling to the non-exclusive distributors
• Support, coach and instruct the sales of the non-exclusive distributor and the sales representative of the company
• Supportive to account management
Reports to;
Sales Manager reports to the Area Sales Manager
Education and experience
• Bachelor Level;
• English language, level B2
• Three year work experience in a commercial function
Market-Analyse
Mapping out existing and potential non-exclusive distributors
The number of existing and potential non-exclusive distributors
Country plan
Carry out the country plan for non-exclusive distributors in consultation with the Area Sales Manager
Creating a professional organisation
Concept selling
The total plan of products, services, pricing, presentation, promotions, required logistics etc. for the non-exclusive distributor
The number of concepts which are sold
Mentor of the Sales Representative and/or Merchandiser (only for leading Sales Manager)
• Four times in a year field coaching with each sales representative
• Daily coaching on the job
Customer Satisfaction
The results of a quantitively market research, the degree in which the expectations of the customer have been met.
The number of respondents indicating to be ‘satisfied ‘or ‘very satisfied’.
Customer Relations Management system(CRM)
Plan, register, monitor and guarantee the sales activities.
Up to date completed CRM system.
Professionalism
Learning capacity within the framework of the Sales Development Program
Personal Development (insights)
Sales Skills (KS)
Product Knowledge (E-Learning)
Attitude
Sales Confidence
Projects an air of confidence when dealing with others and portrays outstanding personal capabilities and talents.
Sales Drive
Has drive and enthusiasm, seems hungry for success, and propels oneself to meet tough targets.
Sales Resilience
Is full of optimism and very resilient, perseveres in the toughest situations, is on the lookout for new opportunities.
Adaptability
Identifies and adopts the most appropriate style to maximise success in sales situations. Is able to relate to clients or prospects.
Listening
Listens sympathetically to others and vigilantly observes and interprets people’s behaviour.
Embracing Change
Has the ability to quickly adapt to dramatic and continued changes in the workplace or environment or changes in the way things are done
Co-operate
Willing to work with others and puts the collective interest beyond their own interest. Helps colleagues of own accord and maintains collegiate relationships.
Sales Skills
Developing a Game Plan
• Works with CRM system as a guide
• Compose an annual plan
Schedule Appointments
Making Contact
• ‘Breaking the ice’
• Making people feel comfortable
• Taking initiative to establish new relationships
Building Desire
• Engaging the customer emotionally
• Creating a preference to buy
• Creating a feeling of fondness about a product or service
Creating Options
• Understanding the customer’s needs and can think solution-oriented
Presenting
• Presenting products and/or solutions engagingly to individuals and customer groups; feeling free of stress and worries
Closing the Sale
• Bringing the business home
• Managing the customer for timely decisions
• Dealing with objections
• Negotiation final price and condition of sale
Satisfying the Customer
• Delivering post sales persistently, relating to the customer
Taking all steps necessary to satisfy the customer
Managing and Growing
• Maintaining the customer relationship after the sales is completed
• Continuously looking to identify new needs and business opportunities