ROLE DESCRIPTION Responsible for maintaining vendor relationships, inventory management, brand planning, price modeling, coordinating various activities, product sales training, finalizing promotions, and sale of assigned products. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Assumes responsibility for researching and developing sales strategies for assigned products and services Determines market strategies and goals for each assigned product and service Obtains and organizes sales and product data for use in marketing plans and goal setting Researches and develops potential customer lists for assigned products Conducts market research to determine customer needs and potential matches to specific products. Evaluates product marketability related to customer needs Maintains a current understanding of industry trends and technical developments that affect target markets Provides market information to management for sales budget development and strategic plans Assumes responsibility for the efficient and effective promotion and sales of assigned products Assist in the selling of the assigned products Establishes and maintains industry contacts that provide potential sales leads. Develops long\xe2\x80\x90term, ongoing relationships Develops sales and marketing proposals for customers interested in specific products or service Develops and delivers professional sales presentations for resellers and end users. Closes sales negotiations Meets established sales quotas and revenue goals Assumes responsibility for maintaining and updating all product specific, sales records and materials Completes scheduled sales reports for management Develops and updates product promotional materials Develops and maintains an accurate sales forecast Records product supply orders and related information Ensures internal systems are up to date with the latest products and pricing Develops statistical reports as requested Timeously completes and submits all related sales, claims and inventory information Assumes responsibility for maintaining productive relations with vendor, clients, customers, retailers and internal and external sales contacts Ensures the delivery of products and services within established timeframes. Works to exceed customer expectations Ensures that customers, third parties, and business alliances are well informed through continual feedback and communication Ensures that requests and problems are promptly tracked and resolved Promotes goodwill and a positive image of the company Ensures that the company\xe2\x80\x99s professional reputation is maintained Ensures that the company\xe2\x80\x99s high levels of service are maintained Ensures that all requirements for Vendor rebates are fulfilled Sales breadth and run rate business is preserved analyzed and expanded Assumes responsibility for maintaining effective communication, coordination and working relations with Company personnel and management Coordinates delivery of products and services with logistics, operations and all other related personnel Trains relevant internal personal with the relevant product knowledge required in selling assigned products Assists Company and division as required Keeps management well informed of activities and significant problems Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned Stays informed of developments and changes in the industry and the market Attends related training as required Completes certification training as require Completes special projects as assigned Any reasonable and lawful instruction related to work and given by an authorized person PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications Matric Relevant degree /diploma in sales, marketing, business studies is advantageous Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license & own vehicle is essential Required Knowledge Must have strong knowledge and experience in selling NOKIA or similar products Knowledge of Enterprise networks and applications, Telecommunication networks Strong understanding of product sales and take to market systems Knowledge of customer service and support processes Experience in Mission Critical arenas, like selling to Energy (utility, Oil & Ga), Public Job Type: Full-time Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in selling Nokia or similar products?
• Have you worked in an IT Distribution company before?