JOB TITLE |
NATIONAL SALES MANAGER |
NATURE OF JOB |
FULL TIME |
INDUSTRY |
LUBRICANTS |
SALARY |
KSHS. 120,000 |
JOB LOCATION |
KIAMBU ROAD, NAIROBI |
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sales Strategy & Planning
- Design and implement the national sales strategy in alignment with business goals and market dynamics.
- Translate overall business objectives into actionable sales plans for each region.
- Conduct market segmentation and identify growth opportunities across geographies and customer segments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional leadership (marketing, product, finance) to ensure unified go-to-market efforts.
Team Leadership & Management
- Lead, mentor, and motivate regional sales managers and field sales teams to achieve ambitious revenue targets.
- Set individual and team KPIs, conduct regular performance reviews, and implement improvement plans as needed.
- Build a high-performance culture by investing in training, capability building, and career development.
- Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and integration of new sales hires.
Revenue Growth & Target Achievement
- Drive consistent revenue growth and achieve quarterly and annual sales targets across all regions.
- Implement processes and sales methodologies that improve conversion rates and reduce sales cycles.
- Identify and close key strategic accounts and partnerships to drive topline impact.
Market Intelligence & Business Insights
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to stay ahead of the curve.
- Provide regular updates to senior management on sales forecasts, pipeline health, and market dynamics.
- Use data and analytics to inform strategic decisions, territory optimization, and sales investments.
Customer Relationship Management
- Foster long-term relationships with key accounts, channel partners, and distributors to ensure retention and satisfaction.
- Implement customer feedback mechanisms to improve service delivery and product-market fit.
- Resolve escalated customer issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution to maintain brand trust.
Sales Operations & Reporting
- Ensure the effective use of CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) for pipeline management, tracking, and reporting.
- Standardize reporting formats, dashboards, and performance metrics to provide visibility across regions.
- Optimize sales processes and remove bottlenecks that hinder team productivity.
Budgeting & Resource Allocation
- Develop and manage the national sales budget, including travel, hiring, training, and incentives.
- Ensure optimal allocation of resources (teams, budgets, time) across high-potential markets.
- Monitor return on investment (ROI) for sales campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure all sales activities comply with company policies, legal guidelines, and industry regulations.
- Establish a system of checks and controls to mitigate risks related to pricing, discounts, and contracts.
- Promote ethical sales practices and uphold the company’s values in all external engagements.
KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION
- Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field (MBA preferred)
- 8+ years of sales experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial role, in the energy and lubricants sector
- Must have a valid driving licence
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in a national or regional capacity
- Strong leadership, team management, and people development skills
- Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation abilities
- Flexibility to travel across the country
- Must be willing to relocate or be posted in any part of the country
HOW TO APPLY
- If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on jobs@britesmanagement.com
- Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.