SALES MANAGER – CENTRAL & EASTERN AFRICA (F&B COMPONENTS & SPARE PARTS) @ PENTAIR
Pentair is seeking an enthusiastic Technical Sales Manager to join our growing sales team focused on F&B Components and Spare Parts. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for approaching existing and new customers, demonstrating technical product features, and driving sales growth in alignment with strategic company directions. The incumbent will provide essential sales management for the specified territory, covering various locations across Kenya and the broader Eastern African region. The role requires a high degree of technical mastery and the ability to maintain strong, long-term customer relationships.
The position involves identifying and establishing new business opportunities while managing key distributors in the region. Key responsibilities include visiting potential customers to develop relationships, working with senior management on sales strategy, and conducting product presentations and demonstrations. This role necessitates frequent travel to visit end-user customers and collaborate with distributor sales representatives. You will also be expected to utilize CRM Salesforce for effective sales management and regularly present performance reports to senior management. Proficiency in English is mandatory for this position.
The position involves identifying and establishing new business opportunities while managing key distributors in the region. Key responsibilities include visiting potential customers to develop relationships, working with senior management on sales strategy, and conducting product presentations and demonstrations. This role necessitates frequent travel to visit end-user customers and collaborate with distributor sales representatives. You will also be expected to utilize CRM Salesforce for effective sales management and regularly present performance reports to senior management. Proficiency in English is mandatory for this position.
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
Minimum of 5 years field sales experience or equivalent within the F&B market.
Proven ability to master technical features of industrial products and services.
Strong track record in retaining current customers and developing new business leads.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently across the region.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and experience with CRM tools like Salesforce.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in both technical and business English.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and make decisions under pressure.
Experience conducting professional product presentations and technical training.
Capability to meet and exceed established revenue, profit, and expense budgets.