Area Sales Manager

Vacancy: Area Sales Manager (Heavy Machinery)Zoomlion has covered more than 100 countries and regions worldwide and has already made market arrangements to follow the Belt and Road initiative. Zoomlion products have been well sold to the markets in the Middle East, South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, Russia as well as many high-end markets in the USA, Europe and Australia. The company has subsidiaries in nearly 20 countries in the East Asia, Southeast Asia and Europe, etc., also industrial and technological parks in Italy, Germany, India, Brazil and Belarus as well as more than 50 resident offices around the world. Centered on UAE and Brazil, logistics network and parts supply system with worldwide coverage are gradually set up. Zoomlion is currently ranked 4th globally in its industry.Zoomlion South Africa is looking for an experienced Area Manager to develop and manage marketing programs in specific channels, support business objectives, lead acquisition, foster customer retention, execute business development, provide sales support, and advance brand building.Job description:Planning, directing, and implementing, sales, profit, and strategic objectivesManaging and directing the teamFormulating business development strategies to ensure long-term successSetting standards and objectives for staff and different departments.Optimizing and overseeing operations to ensure efficiencyLead a team of consultants towards effective collaboration and attainment of goalsUndertake sound financial management to ensure the company is profitable and stays within budgetEnsure compliance with the company’s policies and operational guidelinesDeal with problems by providing creative and practical solutionsEvaluate performance using key metrics and address issues to improve itReport to senior executives on progress and management issuesRequirements and skills:Bachelor’s qualification in Marketing, Communications, Public relations, or Business Management.4 years experience as an area manager, sales manager, assistant manager, or similar managerial within Heavy Machinery Manufacturing/Sales role will be an advantage.Candidates with sales experience of at least 5-7 years in Engineering Machinery/Heavy Equipment Machinery (Mobile Crane/Tower Crane and Concrete) industry are a must.Knowledge of performance evaluation metrics and principles.Sound understanding of operations and standards for successExceptional communication and interpersonal abilitiesExcellent organizational and leadership abilitiesStrong business acumen with a strategic orientationExcellent problem-solving abilitiesExcellent abilities in financial and operations planningComputer literateRemuneration:Market related basic salary.Plus fuel allowancePlus laptop allowancePlus cellphone allowancePlus uncapped commissionPlus quarterly incentives.