SALES MANAGER @ HIRECREST
Hirecrest is currently seeking a highly skilled and results-oriented Sales Manager to spearhead our sales operations and drive business growth within the Tanzanian market. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing a dynamic sales team, developing robust channel sales strategies, and fostering strong professional relationships with distributors, dealers, and sub-dealers across the region. This role is pivotal for expanding our market penetration and ensuring the achievement of aggressive revenue targets in the competitive construction materials sector.
Key responsibilities include preparing detailed sales plans and forecasts, monitoring market trends, identifying new business opportunities, and conducting regular sales training to support team development. You will also be tasked with managing key customer accounts, resolving customer concerns promptly, and ensuring the timely collection of payments. The ideal professional will possess deep expertise in the steel or cement industry and demonstrate a clear understanding of the African market landscape to drive sustained performance and competitive advantage.
Key responsibilities include preparing detailed sales plans and forecasts, monitoring market trends, identifying new business opportunities, and conducting regular sales training to support team development. You will also be tasked with managing key customer accounts, resolving customer concerns promptly, and ensuring the timely collection of payments. The ideal professional will possess deep expertise in the steel or cement industry and demonstrate a clear understanding of the African market landscape to drive sustained performance and competitive advantage.
Key Requirements
Minimum 10+ years of proven professional experience in a sales leadership role.
Mandatory prior experience working within the Steel or Cement manufacturing industries.
Demonstrable experience leading and managing professional sales teams.
Mandatory professional experience working within the African market.
Strong expertise in managing channel partners including distributors, dealers, and sub-dealers.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
Ability to develop and execute complex sales strategies and market penetration plans.
Proficiency in sales forecasting, KPI analysis, and market intelligence reporting.
Strong understanding of local market dynamics and competitor activities.
Proven track record of consistently achieving or exceeding sales revenue targets.