Client Relations Manager

Job Description:

Client Relations Manager

REPORTS TO:

Head of Operations

OCCUPATIONAL LEVEL:

Middle Management

FUNCTIONAL AREA:

SDC Skills Sales

COMPANY:

The Skills Development Corporation (Pty) Ltd

LOCATION:

24 Achter Road, Paulshof, Sandton, 2191

Key Role Purpose

· Leads and manages a sales team to achieve company revenue targets by developing and implementing sales strategies, managing the sales pipeline, recruiting and training sales representatives, and motivating the team to generate leads and build client relationships.

· Understanding client needs, communicating effectively, and acting as a liaison between clients and internal teams.

· Retain existing clients and drive new business growth.

Key Outcomes

· Leadership and Team Management

· Sales strategy and planning

· Sales performance and reporting

· Client Relations and Business Development

· Meeting and Project Management

· Client proposal

· Training & Development

· General Duties

Role Requirement

Essence of the role/Key Accountabilities

Key Activities

Leadership and Team Management

• Overseeing the daily operations of the sales team, including managing the sales pipeline, coaching and mentoring sales representatives, and addressing performance issues

• Identifying, interviewing, and hiring new sales team members who meet the company's requirements

• Providing ongoing training and development opportunities for sales representatives to enhance their skills and knowledge

Sales strategy and planning

• Identifying and developing effective sales strategies, tactics, and processes to drive sales and achieve revenue goals

• Establishing realistic and achievable sales goals and quotas for individual sales representatives and the overall team

• Tracking and managing the sales pipeline to identify opportunities, forecast sales, and prioritize leads

• Creating and implementing comprehensive sales plans that align with the company's overall business strategy

Sales performance and reporting

• Regularly tracking and analysing sales performance data, identifying areas for improvement, and adjusting sales strategies as needed

• Generating reports on sales activity, analysing performance metrics, and providing regular forecasts of future sales

• Developing and managing the sales budget, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to support sales efforts

Client Relations and Business Development

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring their satisfaction

• Developing and implementing strategies to generate new leads and opportunities

• Collaborating with marketing, product