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Pollock and Associates, executive talent acquisition specialists, are experts in connecting South Africa’s brightest middle and executive management talent with the country’s most prominent employers.
With over 116 years of combined recruitment expertise, our comprehensive knowledge of recruitment and the industries in which we o...
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We are looking for a Regional Sales Manager to join our team in Southern Africa. The successful candidate will report directly to the Sales Director and be responsible for acquiring new territories and/or winning targeted new projects/customers.
As a Regional Sales Manager, you will be responsible for managing profitability and delivery of new business in the region, ensuring profitable growth in sales and revenue through planning and execution by working with multiple teams in the organization.
To be successful in this role, you will need to meet targets by ensuring the delivery of defined Order Entry and Pipe commitments. This will involve building and keeping existing customers through the renewal sales process, acquiring new customers through targeting new territories and accounts, growing existing customers through sales of advanced offers, and engaging with clients at the operational and C-level.
To qualify for this role, you must have a tertiary qualification in a related field, a minimum of 7 years of Business Development and Sales experience in government departments, and a post-graduate qualification. Experience working in the Southern African region (Mozambique, Angola, Namibia, Zambia, Malawi, Botswana) will be an added value.
Additionally, the ability to prioritize, excellent communication skills in Portuguese, and a passion for sales are essential requirements for this role.
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