Manager - Government Sales - Office/Modular Furniture (7-15 yrs)
Purpose of the job :
Develop interest and buying potential for Stellargroup of products in Govt Departments in a given geographical area and to develop, involve and co-ordinate Stellargroup resources against opportunities. The increased awareness developed through the position increases the number of sales opportunities and the subsequent sales. To take a lead role in major project opportunities in Govt Departments to close business against specific sales and margin targets.
Specific responsibilities :
- Promote the companies products and services, obtain orders on behalf of the company.
- To gain an understanding of the Govt Business locally and begin to identify opportunities both in the geographical territories.
- To win business against a sales and margin target for all Stellar group of products within the identified sectors.
- Involve specialist sales resources where relevant against specific opportunities.
- Provide accurate forecasting information for total volume sales by product group and detailed information on specific large projects.
- Maintain good working relationships with stakeholders in Govt Departments, maintaining competence and commitment to Stellar group of products.
- To canvas business opportunities in person. Identify, qualify and develop.
Education and Experience :
Essential:
- Graduate & MBA
- Successful sales experience of at least 7 - 10 years in Govt Sales and in Office Furniture
Competencies :
Essential:
- Must be able to communicate both verbally and in written form.
- Should have an organised and methodical mind.
- Must have prior knowledge in GEM- the Govt- e-portal for all tendering
- Should be self motivated and able to work alone and be self sufficient
- Must be flexible to work long hours when required and undertake considerable travel throughout the region.
- Must be highly literate in the use of IT systems
- Must be numerate in the preparation of quotations and forecast information.
- Must be culturally aware, and have travelled extensively
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills.
Essential:
- Methodical and hard working.
- Articulate, Diplomatic and sensitive.
- Ambitious and energetic.
- Self motivated and good time manager
- Mature
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