Sales Account Manager - Safety Equipment

To generate orders for the geographical area assigned through the management of customers and resources offering our Client complete portfolio/solutions/services in the assigned areas.Territories include:* Westrand and Northwest* JHB South and Vaal*Jhb East rand and FER*Jhb North and PretoriaJob RequirementsMatriCcCertificate or Diploma from Tertiary institution would be preferred.Technical engineering qualification or experience in selling technical engineering related products a big advantageMinimum 2 years’ experience in a Sales Environment with STRONG EVIDENCE OF HUNTER ABILITY (new business) Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar environment/ selling technical engineering related equipment or devices or safety PPEJob ResponsibilitiesActive development of customer relationshipsDevelops long-term partnership with the customer defined by the CLIENT rules in a defined geographic areaFocus on sales of CLIENT portfolio (CLIENT and non-CLIENT products): devices and solutions (excluding after sales business)Maximize the sales development through a business plan and implement sales strategies that enable your allocated area(s) to achieve its objective together with the application specialist and modality manager.Develops together with the customer the ideal device / solution portfolio for customer needsMain interface regarding devices / solutions, utilizing all necessary CLIENT resourcesDevelop and maintain relationships with key customers and other relevant bodies to ensure that the allocated area(s) maximum sales potential is realizedResponsibility for sales budget (net revenue, margin), prepares sales forecast for his areaGenerates and manages the sales processArrange hand-over of devices / solutions and application training (optional dependent on regulatory requirements)Participates on road shows and exhibitionsMonitors market, competitor and customer development – informs modality managers about market trendsAssists in receivables managementMonitor the sales performance of competitors to ensure that the company maintains and develops its competitive positionNegotiate and close deals PACKAGE: Basic plus medical plus provident and car allowance PLUS company covers fuel, cell phone, insurance, and LARGE COMM STRUCTURE Company DescriptionOur Client is one of the largest international safety equipment suppliers, with focus on Safety Equipment for gas detection and prevention as well as Safety Devices, PPE and consumables