SALES HEAD - METALS DIVISION & INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS @ RED ENVELOPE
Red Envelope is seeking a dynamic and result-oriented Sales Head to lead its Metals Division and Institutional Business across the East African region. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving significant sales growth, achieving ambitious business targets, and overseeing a diverse portfolio that includes roofing sheets, steel tubes, and wire products. This leadership role involves spearheading market expansion efforts and ensuring the company's dominance in the finished metal products industry.
The role demands a strategic thinker capable of leading and developing high-performing sales and distribution teams. You will focus on expanding institutional, dealer, and project business channels, while also managing relationships within the industrial manufacturing sector. With a focus on the Tanzanian market and the broader East African landscape, the Sales Head will play a pivotal role in navigating local market dynamics and securing large-scale government and private sector tenders.
The role demands a strategic thinker capable of leading and developing high-performing sales and distribution teams. You will focus on expanding institutional, dealer, and project business channels, while also managing relationships within the industrial manufacturing sector. With a focus on the Tanzanian market and the broader East African landscape, the Sales Head will play a pivotal role in navigating local market dynamics and securing large-scale government and private sector tenders.
Key Requirements
15-20 years of sales leadership experience in finished metal products, wire products, roofing sheets, or steel tubes.
Proven track record of revenue growth and market expansion specifically within the African continent.
Mandatory prior experience working in Africa to understand regional market dynamics.
Strong experience in institutional sales and strategic distribution management.
Demonstrated success in securing and managing government tenders and large-scale projects.
Proficiency in the Swahili language is highly preferred for effective local communication.
Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of sales professionals across multiple regions.
Strategic planning skills to identify and exploit new market opportunities in the metals and construction industries.
Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills with key stakeholders and institutional clients.
Willingness to travel extensively across Tanzania and other East African countries as required for business growth.