Key Responsibilities:
Sales Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy to achieve revenue and profit objectives.
Team Leadership: Recruit, train, mentor, and manage the sales team, including setting performance goals, conducting regular performance reviews, and providing coaching and feedback.
Sales Planning: Create sales forecasts, budgets, and plans. Monitor and analyze sales metrics to identify areas for improvement.
Customer Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain relationships with key clients, strategic partners, and major accounts. Ensure excellent customer service and satisfaction.
Market Analysis: Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to identify business opportunities and threats.
Sales Process Optimization: Continuously review and improve the sales process, sales methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Sales Training: Provide training and development opportunities to the sales team to enhance their skills and product knowledge.
Reporting: Prepare regular sales reports and presentations for senior management, summarizing sales performance, trends, and forecasts.
Budget Management: Manage the sales department's budget, including expenses, resources, and cost control measures.
Sales Collateral: Oversee the creation and maintenance of sales collateral, marketing materials, and product documentation.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
Proven experience as a Sales Manager or in a similar sales leadership role.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
In-depth knowledge of sales principles and techniques.
Proficiency in CRM software and other sales-related tools.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strategic thinking and planning abilities.
Results-oriented with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.