An award-winning EdTech and media company to boost literacy and confidence and nurture young minds into becoming well-rounded global citizens is seeking to fill the role of sales manager.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Sales Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job type: Hybrid
Background: Edtech, Education, Technology
Description
- As a sales manager, you will be responsible for building, managing, and leading high-performing field sales and enterprise sales teams. You will be responsible for strategy development and execution, sales team performance, and the overall sales growth of the company.
Job Duties
- Develop and implement a strategic sales plan that aligns with the company’s overall objectives and revenue targets.
- Utilize data-driven insights to evaluate sales performance, monitor key metrics, and identify areas for improvement.
- Implement strategies to optimize sales processes and enhance overall sales efficiency.
- Develop and manage the sales and distribution budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to support sales initiatives and maximize ROI.
- Collaborate closely with other departments and subsidiaries, Marketing, Product Development, to ensure a seamless integration of sales efforts with other business functions.
- Drive revenue growth by identifying new sales opportunities, creating innovative sales initiatives, and exploring untapped markets to expand the customer base.
- Lead and mentored a high-performing sales team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement toward achieving individual and collective sales goals.
- Identify key market trends and customer needs to devise effective distribution strategies that enhance the company’s market presence and brand visibility.
- Forge strategic partnerships and alliances with key stakeholders, including educational institutions, corporate entities, and other relevant organizations, to foster collaboration and drive subscription growth.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field; a Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, with 2 years in a senior Managerial position.
- Experience in the sales or distribution of educational products would be preferred.
- Strong business acumen and a comprehensive understanding of financial management and budgetary principles related to sales operations.
- Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to communicate with internal teams, external partners, learners, parents, and other stakeholders.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse sales team, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing successful sales strategies that contribute to the expansion of market share and brand recognition.
- Excellent strategic planning and analytical skills, with the ability to leverage data to make informed business decisions and drive sales initiatives.
- Innovative mindset with a keen eye for emerging trends and technologies in the edtech industry, allowing for the adaptation and implementation of cutting-edge sales and distribution practices.
Experience:
- Sales: 5 years (Required).
- edtech: 1 year (Preferred).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: b.salesplat@gmail.com using “Sales Manager” as the subject of the mail.
Application Deadline 10th February, 2024.
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