Sales Manager - Lagos Mainland

General Purpose
Responsible for planning, implementing and directing the sales activities of the company in a designated area to achieve sales objectives.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
develop a sales strategy to achieve organizational sales goals and revenues
set individual sales targets with sales team
delegate responsibility for customer accounts to sales personnel
co-ordinate sales action plans for individual salespeople
oversee the activities and performance of the sales team
ensure sales team have the necessary resources to perform properly
monitor the achievement of sales objectives by the sales team
liaise with other company functions to ensure achievement of sales objectives
evaluate performance of sales staff
provide feedback, support and coaching to the sales team
plan and direct sales team training
assist with the development of sales presentations and proposals
co-ordinate and monitor online sales activity
investigate lost sales and customer accounts
track, collate and interpret sales figures
forecast annual, quarterly and monthly sales revenue
generate timely sales reports
develop pricing schedules and rates
formulate sales policies and procedures
help prepare budgets
control expenses and monitor budgets
maintain inventory control
conduct market research and competitor and customer analysis
analyze data to identify sales opportunities
develop promotional ideas and material
attend trade meetings and industry conventions
cultivate effective business relationships with executive decision makers in key accounts
Education and Experience
business degree or related professional qualification
experience in all aspects of planning and implementing sales strategy
technical sales skills
proven experience in customer relationship management
knowledge of market research
experience in managing and directing a sales team
relevant product and industry knowledge
experience with relevant software applications
Key Competencies for Sales Manager
excellent written and verbal communication skills
organization and planning
problem analysis and problem-solving
information management
team-leadership
formal presentation skills
persuasiveness
adaptability
innovation
judgment
decision-making
stress tolerance
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