Sales and Marketing Manager

Pietermaritzburg - An ambitious and highly skilled individual with a track record of exceptional, transformative management practices is required for this diverse opportunity. Candidates for this role will be creative, charismatic, knowledgeable and exceptionally well versed in the latest sales and marketing techniques as well as tried and true practices.Duties and responsibilities:Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies and initiativesprovide management and leadership expertise to coordinate sales effortsSupports sales by giving presentations, following up on sales leads and creating special accountsDevelop professional close relations and maintain regular communication with reps, customers and internal staffRepresent company at trade shows, associates and meetings to promote productsOversee day to day sales, monitoring and forecasting to better understand the marketContinually assess marketing techniques and efficacy in affecting salesStay up to date on current marketing trends within the industryWork collaboratively with the sales team to assess current projectionsCollaborate with marketing team to creatively reach more potential customersIncrease profitability and brand recognitionCultivate and deepen client relationships and partnerships that add valueRequirements and Qualifications:Bachelors degree in business or related fieldMinimum of 5 years experience in Marketing and Sales managementAware of latest market trends and shifts, as well as projections for the futureExceptional communication and presentation skillsSolid computer skills and awareness of web based marketing and social mediaDrivers licence