Sales Manager Job East Africa.

Job Title: Sales Manager (E.A.)

Numberof Positions Open: 1
Reports To: Director – Regional Center Africa
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary

Ourclient is a systems provider of technologically innovative, world class,top-quality filling and packaging machinery and equipment for the beverage andfood industries.

At the heart of its operations is a strong commitment towards customersatisfaction coupled with sustainable business development across East Africa.

It is with this in mind that the company wishes to recruit a high caliberindividual with a Packaging Engineering background to fill the role of SalesManager, East Africa.

Primary Responsibilities

Bethe first point of contact for the company’s clients in East Africa with regardto new machine business
Achieve sales targets for new machinery business
Identify and influence key decision makers
Prepare quotations for new machinery and negotiate offers with clients
Give technical machine presentations to the client base.
Liaise with local service team to jointly improve after sales service in theregion
Prepare regular reports on client activities, projects, etc.
Co-ordinate sales activities with Regional Director

Education, Requirements and Experience

Minimum5-10 years technical sales experience in the packaging industry or relatedfields essential.
Tertiary qualification required, preferably in a technical subject
Existing network within the client bottling organizations is an added benefit.
Track record of proven success in current position
Project management skills
Advanced computer skills in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Project.
Dynamic, self motivated, team player, hands-on
Responsible, diligent and can work independently and under pressure
Fluent in English, German and/or French language skills as an added advantage
Willingness to travel extensively in the region

How to Apply

Interestedcandidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / orreferences are encouraged to apply with detailed CVs, inclusive of names andcontacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by:

Sending CV’s to recruiter@personnelresource.com 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
“Personnel Resource is an equal opportunity employer”