Vacancy: Sales Manager

Job Information:  An online real estate firm is looking to hire a Sales Manager to supervise the day-to-day management of the sales department. You will be responsible for developing sales strategy with the CEO to aid in achieving organizational sales’ goals and revenues. Prompting and leading the sales team to achieve its individual set targets as well as assigning varied responsibilities for customer accounts. Liaise with other departments in the company to ensure sales objectives are achieved by overseeing the activities and performance of the sales team. As the Sales Manager, you will be required to co-ordinate sales action plans for individual sales people, plan and direct sales team as well as forecast monthly, quarterly and annual sales revenue. Evaluating lost sales and customer accounts, provide feedback, support and coaching to the sales team hence generating timely sales reports. Responsible for assisting with the development of sales presentations and proposals by coordinating and monitoring online sales activity. Analyze data to identify sales opportunities by conducting market research, competitor and customer analysis. You will be required to cultivate effective business relationships with executive decision makers in key accounts by networking with companies in the industry, help in the preparation of budgets and report progress of sales KPI’s to the CEO. Develop promotional ideas when relevant, pricing schedules and rates.

Interested applicants must have a degree in Sales & Marketing, Business Administration or a related discipline with working experience as a Sales Manager or its equivalent. Candidates Must have experience in online advertising, selling of advertising space in a traditional newspaper and real estate. Possess extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.  Proven experience in customer relationship management and all aspects of planning and implementing sales strategy. Must have an experience in managing and directing a sales team. Have the skills to present information in a clear and structured way, both in verbal and written form and should be highly organized. Ability to handle stress and adapt easily in any working environment. Possess strong persuasive skills to drive sales.