Senior Manager: Sales (SME) at Liquid Telecom South Africa

Requirements & Qualifications:

Formal Qualifications Required

• Relevant National Diploma or Bachelor Degree
• Postgradute qualifications will be highly advantageous
• Relevant experience in sales and track record of achievement

Job Related Experience Required

• 6 years experience in a leadership role within the ICT/Telecommunications space

Job Related Knowledge Required

• Experience in strategic sales planning and execution.
• Experience in developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
• Proven track record in sales
• Proven track record in managing a Sales Team

Job Related Skills Required

• In-depth knowledge of the telecommunications industry.
• Ability to identify key strategic initiatives and drive to closure.
• Knowledge of contracting, negotiating and change management
• Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources.
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial data.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to identify and secure revenue sources.
• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously direct several projects.

Job Purpose:

• To provide leadership to the respective Sales team by directing the development of short and long-range objectives, policies, budgets and operating plans for the segment.
• Establishes organizational hierarchy and delegate limits of authority to subordinates in relation to legal, people, financial and operational issues. Obtain profit contribution by managing a division; establishing and accomplishing business objectives.
• Draft and ensure implementation of the companys retention strategy to maximize the existing customer base thereby ensuring a high percentage level of in contract customer base.
• Should you not here from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• To ensure suitability, for both you and Liquid Telecom alike, please read through the key outputs for this position on our website before applying.