Southern Africa Sales Head

6 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Yellosa Full time

Role Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join Yellosa as a Southern Africa Sales Head, focusing on the food sector. You will be responsible for leading and mentoring a high-performing sales team, managing the full sales cycle, and identifying new business opportunities.

Accountabilities:

  • Lead and mentor the sales team, driving sales growth and achieving targets.
  • Manage the sales process, from prospecting to closing deals, with a focus on the food sector.
  • Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and adjust sales strategies accordingly.
  • Negotiate contracts and work with technical support teams to deliver tailored solutions.
  • Oversee customer visits, proposal preparation, order fulfillment, and after-sales support.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and report sales activities to senior management.
  • Represent the company at trade fairs and industry events.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will require:

  • A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in sales of packaging machinery, with at least 5 years in the food sector.
  • Strong relationships and knowledge within the food industry, particularly in Horizontal, Secondary, and Vertical Packaging solutions.
  • Proven ability in value-based selling and closing complex deals.
  • Excellent customer management and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in managing and developing sales teams.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to travel frequently within Southern Africa and occasionally to Europe or other regions.


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