We are seeking an ES Key Account Manager in the Midrand area.Job Summary
To achieve maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration within an assigned territory and/or market segment by effectively selling the company's products and/or related services
Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesStrategy
Develop and implement strategy in line with company objectives
Plan and manage personal business portfolio/territory/business according to
an agreed market development strategy
Planning and ability to execute to achieve business plans
Develop contingencies to be applied when plan fails
Manage product/service mix, pricing and margins according to agreed objectives
Market Analysis
Increasing market share through identification of new niches, new applications, and new products
Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and managing successful promotions and specials
Analysis of Market and sales trends and regular reporting
Plan/carry out/support local marketing activities to agreed budgets and timescales, and integrate personal sales efforts with other organized marketing activities, e.g., product launches, promotions, advertising, exhibitions and telemarketing
Accurate Forecasting
Ensure enough stock of right staff to avoid LTI
Compiling Monthly and yearly sales forecasts
Budget Controls
Ensure delivery of return on investment and building of brand sustainability
To ensure account meets its income targets
To effectively solve problems and manage risk to ensure achievement of targets
Recruitment and targeted selection of new dealers
Maintain and develop existing and new customers through appropriate propositions and ethical sales methods, and relevant internal liaison, to optimize quality of service, business growth, and customer and satisfaction
New Business Development
Develop a unique way to grow the business with your customers
Provide solutions to management when faced with challenges
To liaise with corporate contacts, build and develop relationships
To assist with the preparation of contractual agreements and ensure that these are fully adhered to
Do full tendering process, including writing of proposals, costing and motivations
Strong Customer Relationships
Managing the relationship between your company and the customer is a big responsibility
Treat your customers as partners and challenge them to grow their business with your brands
Use customer and prospect contact activities tools and systems, and update relevant information held in these systems
Reporting
Provide reports and analysis as required
To prepare presentations, proposals, plans, contact reports as necessary
Required Experience
Excellent Presentation skills is essential
Market analysis knowledge experience
Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint) advanced level
Ability to use database for recording and reporting
HVAC business sales experience and well understanding about HVAC products (VRF, Chillers, Split units)
Required Competencies
Highly motivated, outgoing personality with a focus on execution of sales plans
Demonstrated ability to develop business relationships with channel partners across all levels
Good presentation skills
Honesty, integrity and ethical conduct at all times
Young, passionate and self-driven
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Able to challenge themselves and meet all deadlines and targets for the department
Persistence and creativeness
Negotiation and administrative skills
Ability to function under pressure
Conflict management
Educational Requirements
Matric with 3 - 5 years sales & marketing experience
Degree/Diploma in Sales & Marketing advantageous
Sales / Technical qualification
Travel Requirements
Will be required to travel to customers
Office 20% External 80% of the working week
Minimum of three night away from home per month
Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally when required
Feel free to apply, should you meet the minimum requirements for this role. We look forward to receiving your application.