Area Sales Manager

The Area Sales Manager - will be responsible for driving revenue and margin growth through development, planning and execution of the sales strategy for our company's equipment for our South Africa, Gauteng region. Area Sales Manager - selling, training and Supporting  our companies equipment: Increase market share by finding, signing, and developing new distributors for our companies equipment; and by training, guiding and developing existing distributors to help grow their sales in the regionDevelop and implement sales plans and strategies to promote continued growth of our company's product portfolio and achieve sales targetsManage sales leads through to closure and monitor against approved budgets to ensure financial results are on, or ideally above, target and implement plans to counteract deviationPresent and demonstrate our company's product range and associated benefits for customers and dealers.Negotiate sales contracts and associated product supply milestones.Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the region, industry, and, customer needs and require-ments.Supervise implementation of new products and features.Represent us in industry events and trade shows and collaborate with the Marketing Communications Group.Prepare periodic sales reports and forecasts as required.To ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with the company's Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE), Ethics & Compliance policies, etc.Perform any other duties as requested by the Regional Manager. Education, Experience, Training and Special SkillsDegree/Diploma Land Surveying (Geomatics) or Engineering Survey5 years commercial experience in Land Surveying, Mapping and analysis,Strong organizational and prioritization skillsResourcefulness, flexibility, sense of urgencyExcellent English language skills written and verbalProven industry experience in selling product & services to end users or applied knowledge of implementing solutions in the construction industry.Knowledge of a wide range of surveying equipment and the requirements of customersExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface at all levels and functionsEntrepreneurial drive and strong work ethicStrong sense of urgency, responsibility and accountabilityWillingness to travel for businessAdheres to our parent company values