About the job Channel Sales Specialist (Gauteng )
JOB PURPOSE
To act as a direct interface between the company, its franchises, and the channel sales network.
REQUIREMENTS:
Experience and Skills Required
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Minimum requirement: Matric
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Business diploma/qualification will be an added advantage
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Minimum of 5 to 8 years experience
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Knowledge of the ICT environment
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Must be able to work under pressure
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Must be able to balance risk with business decisions
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Attention to detail and accountability
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Must be self-driven, innovative, and a strong team player
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Highly motivated individual
COMPETENCIES
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Strong Leadership Skills
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Strategic Thinking
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Strong Operations and Sales Focus
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Communication and Influence
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Innovative Mindset
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Strong Decision-Making Capabilities
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Customer Insight and Focus
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Strong Relationship Building & Networking
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Mediation, Conflict Management, and Negotiation Skills
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Analytical Abilities and Problem-Solving Skills
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
SALES:
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Design a strategy to grow across all product offerings and drive uptake within the channel network to create a substantial and sustainable annuity revenue stream
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Identify opportunities and new ways to grow revenue across the product stack
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Accountable for meeting and exceeding sales budgets
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Maximize monthly sales performance against targets and goals
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Ensure sufficient understanding of all products within the franchise channel
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Protect and increase the sales revenue stream with current and new customers
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Support franchise teams in customer engagements to ensure deal closures
PROFITABILITY:
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Ensure that franchises are aware of all internal initiatives, drives, and systems, and are leveraging these for optimal results
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Analyze and grow profitability within assigned franchise portfolios
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Assess the financial health of each franchise
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING & NETWORKING:
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Internal: Executives, Sales, Finance, Marketing, Product, HR, Service Delivery, IT, Project Office
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External: Franchise Holders, Customers, Service Providers, OEMs, etc.
OTHER ASSIGNMENTS:
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Perform additional assignments as requested by the Head of Sales or Chief Sales Officer
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Candidate will be required to travel to Bloemfontein, Vaal, and Upington as part of the role