Marketing Manager at SERR Synergy

• We are seeking a Marketing Manager with a strong background in sales and leadership to establish and grow our new sales and marketing office. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales performance, building and mentoring a new sales team, and ensuring that sales initiatives deliver measurable results.
• The Marketing Manager will report directly to the National Marketing Manager and play a key role in shaping our overall sales strategy and market growth.

Requirements:

• Sales background is essential. 
• Previous experience managing or mentoring a sales team will be advantageous.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to recruit, develop, inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• General sales administration management of the sales team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset, with the ability to develop and execute sales initiatives that drive business growth.
• Analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and insights to inform decision-making.
• Results-oriented mindset, with a focus on achieving and exceeding targets and objectives.

Responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following:

• Recruitment and Team Building: Recruit, hire, and onboard a high-performing sales team (new Sales Consultants and Telemarketers). Ongoing development of a cohesive team culture and foster collaboration to drive business success.
• Team Development: Provide comprehensive Sales training and SERR Synergy product knowledge training.
• Sales Leadership: Working closely with the National Marketing manager to provide direction and guidance to the sales team to achieve sales targets and objectives. Develop and implement effective sales tactics and initiatives to drive revenue growth.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic sales activities with the assistance of the National Marketing Manager tailored to the local market (Bloemfontein and surrounding areas). Identify growth opportunities and execute initiatives to drive business expansion.
• Business Growth: Drive the growth of the business through effective and consistent sales activities and initiatives. Set ambitious but achievable targets and work closely with the team to exceed them.
• Brand Building: Build and strengthen the company's brand presence in the local market.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the National Marketing Manager and get along with other marketing managers as well as supportive departments, such as Sales Operations and all Support and Administration teams to ensure sales effectiveness, alignment and to maximize business outcomes.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Provide KPIs and performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of sales initiatives. Monitor performance closely and provide regular reports to the National Marketing Manager (templates and formats will be given).
• Ethical Conduct: Maintain fairness in all interactions.
• Trustworthiness: Earn the respect of colleagues through integrity and reliability. Prioritize the company's interests over personal agendas.