Area Sales Manager x2

Job Description

Yalelo is seeking 2 highly motivated, energetic, and hard-working individual to work as Area Sales Managers (one to based in Lusaka and another in Kitwe).

Are you an A-player, highly motivated, energetic, and hard-working individual, with a passion for customer service? Then you are what we are looking for to fill this role.

To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience managing retail operations in a designated area compromising of several stores and modern/traditional trade customers with full accountability for reaching targets and optimizing the Yalelo brand. You should also be able to remotely supervise a team of salespeople and set profitable goals. Our ideal candidate should combine excellent communication skills with a strategic mindset.

The Right-Fit candidate will:

Create regional sales plans and quotas in alignment with business objectives

Support Store Managers with day-to-day store operation

Evaluate store and individual performances

Report on regional sales results

Forecast quarterly and annual profits

Identify hiring needs, select and train new salespeople

Prepare and review the annual budget for the area of responsibility

Analyze regional market trends and discover new opportunities for growth

Address potential problems and suggest prompt solutions

Participate in decisions for expansion or acquisition

Suggest new services/products and innovative sales techniques to increase customer satisfaction.

The Essentials:

Proven work experience as a Regional Sales Manager, Area Manager or similar senior sales role

Ability to measure and analyze key performance indicators (ROI and KPIs)

Familiarity with various sales software

Understanding of store operations

Ability to lead and motivate a high-performance sales team

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills with a problem-solving attitude

Availability to travel as needed and a holder of a valid drivers licence

BSc degree in Sales, Business Administration, or relevant field.

If this is YOU, Yalelo wants to hear from you today!!!