Sales Manager

1 week ago


Observatory, South Africa Performance Brands Full time

Are you an outdoors enthusiast with a passion for sports and an active lifestyle? Do you thrive under pressure and have a strategic and analytical approach to work? First Ascent, South Africa’s leading outdoor gear brand, is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Manager to join our team. If you possess excellent sales management skills, are highly numerate, and have a knack for building strong customer relationships, then this opportunity is for you

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and execute sales strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives
- Achieve growth and exceed sales targets by effectively managing the sales team
- Set objectives, provide coaching, and monitor performance of the sales team
- Design and implement growth plans
- Foster strong relationships with current and new customers
- Identify emerging markets and market shifts to capitalize on new opportunities
- Drive sales growth on our B2B platform
- Develop strategies to broaden distribution channels and improve product accessibility
- Initiate bi-annual product training sessions with key customers
- Provide relevant feedback and direction to the design team on product development
- Prepare management reports and provide insights on sales performance
- Manage the sales budget, ensuring expenses are within budget and identifying cost-saving opportunities
- Demonstrate high-level sales and administrative skills

**Requirements**:

- 3-5 years of related sales experience
- 1-2 years of management experience
- Proficient computer literacy, especially in MS Office (Excel expert level)
- PowerBi literacy is advantageous
- Experience in supplying to the sports industry is advantageous
- A relevant tertiary qualification is required

At First Ascent, we value passion, drive, and a love for the outdoors. If you are ready to take on the challenge of driving sales growth, managing a talented team, and contributing to our mission of providing top-quality outdoor gear, we would love to hear from you.

Performance Brands is committed to the principles of the Employment Equity Act, and to achieving an equitably representative and diverse workforce.

**Education**:

- Diploma (required)

**Experience**:

- Management: 1 year (preferred)
- related sales: 3 years (required)



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