Leadership & People Management
Team Leadership: The ability to lead, mentor, and manage a team of territory or area sales representatives to achieve and exceed targets.
Coaching & Training: Providing ongoing guidance, feedback, and training on sales techniques, product knowledge, and new technologies to develop talent and improve team productivity.
Motivation: Inspiring and motivating the sales force through clear goal setting, recognition, and performance incentives to foster a high-performance culture.
Recruiting: Identifying and hiring qualified sales talent to build a strong, high-performing team.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for clear direction, negotiation, and building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external clients/partners.
Strategic & Business Management
Sales Strategy Development: Formulating and executing regional sales strategies, plans, and tactics to capture market share and achieve sales goals.
Market Analysis & Expansion: Identifying new market opportunities, tracking competitor activities and pricing, and developing region-specific growth strategies.
Business Planning & Analysis: Utilizing data analysis to forecast sales trends, set realistic targets (KPIs), and assess revenue potential in business opportunities.
Financial & Budget Management: Understanding financial statements, managing the regional sales budget, expenses, credit control, and ensuring timely collection of outstanding dues.
Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Analyzing challenges (., market changes, customer issues, internal roadblocks) and developing practical solutions, while being adaptable to changes in the market or company strategy.
Sales Acumen & Operational Skills
Customer & Channel Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients, distributors, dealers, architects, and channel partners to ensure satisfaction and smooth operations.
Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills for closing deals, defining contract terms, and building profitable partnerships.
Product Knowledge: A thorough understanding of the company's products/services and the industry to effectively communicate value to customers and address technical queries.
CRM Proficiency: Expertise in using CRM software (., Salesforce) and data analytics tools to track customer interactions, manage sales pipelines, and leverage data for decision-making.
Time Management & Organization: The ability to prioritize tasks, manage a busy schedule (often involving intensive travel), and ensure operational efficiency.