Are
you a Sales & Marketing guru at an ICT company looking for opportunity for
growth and ultimately participation in a fast growing Pan African Business?
iWayAfrica is the leading Pan-African provider of converged Enterprise ICT Offerings.
We are looking for a Sales & Marketing Manager to head up the commercial unit.
The selected person will be responsible for developing and implementing the
company’s overall commercial strategy.iWayAfrica is the leading Pan-African provider of converged Enterprise ICT Offerings.
We are looking for a Sales & Marketing Manager to head up the commercial unit.
The person will oversee and lead the Corporate Account Management team to explore for business, prepare presentations, pitches and close deals, with ultimate responsibility for achieving maximum profitability and growth in line with company’s vision and values.
This is a great position for an entrepreneurial and ambitious person to become part of a global changing team and more. The starting date is negotiable for the right candidate.
NOTE: PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WITH AN ICT COMPANY IS A PRE-REQUISITE!
Key responsibilities will include;-
- Ensure
achievement of the annual Sales Budget.
- Design,
Implement and Execute annual Sales & Marketing Business Strategy for
the company
- Support
and input into the Group Commercial initiatives
- Prepare
and submit plans, budgets, progress and annual marketing development
reports
- Brand
management to ensure country wide brand visibility and equity
- Develop
a Pricing Strategy that will optimize company returns whilst ensuring
competitive advantage
- Monitor
market trends and customer needs for Product Development and Launch
purposes
- Collaborative
with product development specialists to design, develop and ensure that
our products and services meet and exceed customer expectations
- Manage
the Public Relations, Promotion and Advertising Agencies and Partners.
- Management
of relevant internal & external stakeholders
- Staff
management, motivation, training, recruitment and selection.
- Manage
Service Levels Agreements with Clients
- Research
competitors’ offerings and mitigate their impact on the company
- Implement
short- and long-term goals, objectives and operating procedures
- Provide
feedback to management regarding customer needs, market dynamics and
competitive assessments
Minimum Requirements;-
- Relevant
degree qualification with a bias towards IT, Sales & Marketing
- Must
be technology savvy either by technical qualification of working
experience
- Good
understanding of the ICT value chain
- Proven
track record of sterling performance in Sales & good network-building
skills
- Possess
at least a minimum of 5 years experience in an ICT environment
- Target
driven and MUST meet monthly, and quarterly financial deliverables
- Strong
existing networks of the Corporate and Enterprise market
- A
member of a relevant marketing body
- Excellent
communication, presentation skills & interpersonal skills
- Good
negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Strong
problem analysis, judgment and decision making skills.
- Demonstrated
mature leadership skills for at least 3 years.
- Hands
on person who will lead by example
Please forward your CV to hr-ke@iwayafrica.net ref: SALES & MARKETING MANAGER
The closing date for this advertised position is: 25th January 2012.
If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks from the closing date, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
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