Job Details

Job Title:
Sales Manager – Pakistan
Location:
Pakistan
Salary:
Industry:
Lighting and Electrical
Function:
Sales and Business Development
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Reference no :
SLEPAK21
Date posted:
26 Mar 2021
Nationality:
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering / Electronics
Experience:
Lighting and Electrical
Keywords / Skills:
Job Description:

Our client a Multinational Brand specialized manufacturers of Lighting and Electrical products is looking for a Sales Manager – Pakistan

About the company:

A worldwide leader in innovative lighting products as well as intelligent and connected lighting solutions (Smart Home).

The product portfolio covers traditional lighting, modern LED lamps and standardized over-the-counter (OTC) luminaires, as well as connected and intelligent lighting solutions for smart homes and smart buildings.

The company emerged from the classical lighting business and combines traditional general illumination with modern, forward-looking lighting technology has very stable, long-standing customer relationships and a powerful distribution network with excellent market access around the globe. We know all the requirements of the general illumination market and cater for the individual demands of our direct and indirect customers.

The company employs about 8,900 people, is active in more than 120 countries, and generated revenue of around €2 billion in its fiscal year 2016/17. Acts responsibly towards its customers, employees, business partners, society and the environment – at all its locations around the world.

Responsibilities

Join us on the cutting edge of lighting technology by considering yourself in the role of Sales Manager

This position will drive sales in the Pakistan region.

This sales professional will be responsible for making sales calls on customers to maintain existing business relationships and pursue incremental sales opportunities. Individual should be a highly motivated self-starter who is able to work independently, target new business, follow up on sales leads, and close the sale. Individual should be comfortable calling on and presenting to persons from senior level executives down to field level operatives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for selectively growing market share while maximizing profitability. Duties include managing sales territory within the Trade Channel, analyzing and acting on business opportunities to increase sales and profit thus achieving/exceeding territory budgeted sales objectives. Other duties include gathering accurate market intelligence of competitive activity and providing value added solutions for customers.

The position requires a self-motivated individual who can operate independently but can also work collaboratively with other organizational resources. The position also calls for excellent organizational skills and a sales closer mentality.

The chosen candidate will spend at least 80% of their time meeting with customers and projects off-site.

The successful candidate must have a very strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills.

This individual will manage daily account activities and be responsible for the execution of sales plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Achieve assigned budget targets for assigned accounts.
  • Be the voice of the customer and resource for associates for all assigned accounts.
  • Create sales plans to attain assigned annual targets.
  • Develop and manage sales dollar and unit forecasts.
  • Prepare sales presentations, including line reviews.
  • Build professional relationships within and at assigned accounts.
  • Anticipate and address issues as they arise and resolve in a professional manner.
  • Attend trade shows, sales meetings, and other and account events as needed.
  • Monitor the marketplace and surface observations.
  • Maintain customer’s item data systems.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

  • Pakistan home-based position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
  • Lighting industry experience preferred.
  • Effective presentation and written communication skills.
  • Proven negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Self-motivated, ability to work with little or no supervision.
  • Ability to influence others with no direct reporting relationship.
  • English and Urdu speaking and writing.