Job description

Join a renowned publishing and printing establishment that works with clients in the FMCG and retail space as their Sales Manager/Business Development Manager.

Responsibilities

• Increase business capacity by effectively marketing the business to current and new customers

• Lead and manage a team to achieve and exceed sales targets

• Actively seek out new and potential business

• Grow and maintain existing client relationships

• Develop and comply with sales plan

• Conduct market research and keep track of trends

• Identify new products and market niches

• Assist with product and brand launches

• Effective communication between internal teams and stakeholders

• Resolve products and product issues with clients

Requirements

• 5-10 years experience within a sales, advertising or similar industry

• At least 5 to 10 years in leading and managing a team

• Knowledge of printing processes and techniques

• Strong POS marketing material understanding 

• Knowledge of plant capability and machine specifications

• Creative brand and marketing knowledge

• Understanding of the African market in retail and FMCG

• Ability to cross sell digital applications, software solutions, carton, packaging etc

• Ability to interact at senior management level

• Attention to detail and a good listener

• Comfortable with travelling into Africa

Requirements

• Market Research

• Point of Sale Marketing (POS)

• Point of Sale Systems (POS)

Posted on 29 Jan 15:29