Sales Manager at SalesPlat Technologies

An award-winning EdTech and media company with the aim of boosting literacy and confidence and nurturing young minds into becoming well-rounded global citizens is seeking to fill the role of sales manager.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job type: Hybrid
Background: Edtech, Education, Technology

Description 

• As a sales manager, you will be responsible for building, managing, and leading high-performing field sales and enterprise sales teams. You will be responsible for strategy development and execution, sales team performance, and the overall sales growth of the company.

Job Duties

• Develop and implement a strategic sales plan that aligns with the company's overall objectives and revenue targets.
• Utilize data-driven insights to evaluate sales performance, monitor key metrics, and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement strategies to optimize sales processes and enhance overall sales efficiency.
• Develop and manage the sales and distribution budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to support sales initiatives and maximize ROI.
• Collaborate closely with other departments and subsidiaries, Marketing, Product Development, to ensure a seamless integration of sales efforts with other business functions.
• Drive revenue growth by identifying new sales opportunities, creating innovative sales initiatives, and exploring untapped markets to expand the customer base.
• Lead and mentored a high-performing sales team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement toward achieving individual and collective sales goals.
• Identify key market trends and customer needs to devise effective distribution strategies that enhance the company's market presence and brand visibility.
• Forge strategic partnerships and alliances with key stakeholders, including educational institutions, corporate entities, and other relevant organizations, to foster collaboration and drive subscription growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field; a Master's Degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, with 2 years in a senior Managerial position.
• Experience in the sales or distribution of educational products would be preferred.
• Strong business acumen and a comprehensive understanding of financial management and budgetary principles related to sales operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to communicate with internal teams, external partners, learners, parents, and other stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse sales team, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing successful sales strategies that contribute to the expansion of market share and brand recognition.
• Excellent strategic planning and analytical skills, with the ability to leverage data to make informed business decisions and drive sales initiatives.
• Innovative mindset with a keen eye for emerging trends and technologies in the edtech industry, allowing for the adaptation and implementation of cutting-edge sales and distribution practices.

Experience:

• Sales: 5 years (Required).
• edtech: 1 year (Preferred).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using “Sales Manager” as the subject of the mail.

Application Deadline 10th February, 2024.