Key Responsibilities
- Set sales targets and develop plans to achieve them.
- Lead, motivate, and coach the sales team.
- Recruit, train, and onboard new sales representatives.
- Monitor sales performance and prepare reports.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Identify recent business opportunities and market trends.
- Develop pricing and negotiation strategies.
Required Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership and team management
- Negotiation and persuasion
- Strategic planning
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- 3–7+ years of experience in sales, with leadership experience preferred.
- Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Zoho CRM is often desirable.
Career Progression
Typical career path:
- Sales Executive
- Senior Sales Executive
- Team Leader
- Sales Manager