SALES of Currency Automation Products and Services in the MEA region in coordination with Head of Pre Sales, MEA Sales Team & Marketing CTCS Africa / Middle East and in compliance with regional sales strategy
Win market share in the Cash Center Automation field-of-play in Central Banks, Commercial Banks and CIT-companies
Establish and maintain strong and firm relationship to customers
Gain new clients and support introduction of new products
Attend to the customer during the complete sales cycle and follow up project milestones in close cooperation with Sales Administration
Close deals in coordination with Area Sales Managers, Project-Management and Headquarters staff
Monitor competitive activities, identify customer future needs in terms of product portfolio and currency automation solutions
Build up a strong link to the Product Marketing / Management team
Key Result Areas / Responsibilities:
Achieve assigned individual sales targets, as well as company objectives for the allocated sales area
Liaise and negotiate with all levels, but also with high ranking public and private sector staff
Close deals and sign sales and maintenance contracts with direct customers
Report and forecast sales activities
Monitor and report competitor activities
Travel extensively within sales area to build up and maintain customer relationship
Job Requirements:
At least 8 to 10 years of Technical Sales experience in the Africa and/or Middle East region
Advanced technical or business related degree
Experience in developing and presenting solution designs as part of the pre-sales activities preferably in a Cash Center environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, ability for multitasking and leading intercultural teams in the MEA region
Detail-oriented and persistent in execution and follow-up of tasks
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Capability to listen, comprehend customer\'s need and derive adequate technical and commercial solutions
Mature approach to business and understanding of core principals of key account management
Candidate must be willing to travel extensively all over the Middle East and African region (50%)
Candidate should be fluent in English language, French language would be appreciated as a second foreign language, Arabic is a plus
Candidate should have experience with 2D drawing tools such as Auto CAD and experience in material flow calculation and related software applications
Strong ability to integrate Hardware and Software based on Portfolio and Non- Portfolio components