National Sales Manager

LOCATION: Johannesburg OVERALL PURPOSE OF THIS JOB: To ensure that company has an effective sales strategy which includes Capsicum Culinary Studio and IIE_HSM KEY RESULT AREAS:

1. Develop the Sales Strategy & Schools Marketing Strategy for Capsicum Culinary Studio & IIE_HSM
2. Manage the sales of the company to exceed financial targets
3. Supply of product information and training to all sales people
4. Reporting and analysis of sales and enquiries on a weekly and monthly basis
5. Develop and implement appropriate policies, procedures and systems in the department to ensure best practice processes to ensure the effective functioning of the department and to reduce the risk of business loss.

• Relevant tertiary qualification

• Excellent sales and negotiation skills
• Good business acumen
• The ability to motivate and lead a team
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Initiative and enthusiasm
• Excellent communication and 'people skills'
• Good listening skills
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Self-confident & self-motivating
• Persuasiveness
• The ability to work under pressure
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office)
• Good understanding of budgeting and forecasting

• At least 3 years experience in a senior role in Sales Management