Role Description
The Manager - Sales is accountable for the promotion of the company and its respective products through a well-defined strategy and sound partnerships with existing and potential customers. S/He works towards optimizing sales volumes, acquiring new partnerships and coordinating marketing programs and activities in line with the Channel Team.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
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Define the product strategy and roadmap of the assigned product’s line;
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Establish sales budgets and targets and cascade to the team accordingly;
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Manage the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities;
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Specify market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to existing and potential customers;
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Research, analyze and attract potential partnerships for the assigned product;
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Lead the vendors’ relations in alignment with the company’s management and strategy;
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Provide and manage complex quotations;
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Ensure a proper storage, tracking and control of inventory through an accurate stock management system;
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Generate sales for the entire product line in terms of long-term revenue and profitability;
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Assist in building and maintaining a solid channel/customer database, analyze data and develop metrics to evaluate loyalty and new opportunities;
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Secure the highest level of engagement and support to channel partners and respond to issues and/or queries in order to efficiently meet customers’ needs;
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Develop and deliver accurate sales forecasts and market development reports in line with business objectives;
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Promote the product(s) and the company within the Region;
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Oversee the implementation of targeted programs and marketing activities involving the Channel Team;
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Put available systems into practice (salesforce.com CRM for leads, opportunity and deal registration management) for output efficiency and standardization;
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales and Marketing or any other related field;
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At least 7 years of relevant experience;
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Strong IT sales background with experience in enterprise technology sales;
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Exposure to both software and infrastructure sales is preferred;
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Experience in both direct sales and channel/partner management;
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IBM experience is a plus; candidates from similar enterprise technology vendors (Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco, HPE, Dell, etc.) will also be considered;
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Highly autonomous, self-motivated, and mature, as the role is remote with no local IBM office presence;
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Strong relationship-building and business development skills with the ability to identify, develop, and close new opportunities across Algeria;
Requirements
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Must be highly autonomous, self-motivated, and mature;
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Ability to work independently while receiving support from the Tunisia team;