Open position
Sales Manager
- Job Title: Sales Manager
- Department: Sales
- Reports To: COO
- Location: Cyprus
- Job Type: Full Time
Who are we looking for?
The Sales Manager will be responsible for driving revenue growth and expanding market share in the Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) sector. This position involves developing and executing sales strategies, leading a high-performing sales team, and fostering strong client relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term loyalty.
What will you do:
Sales Strategy Development:
- Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies tailored to the RoRo market.
- Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and establish clear, measurable sales objectives.
Team Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and inspire the sales team to meet and exceed targets.
- Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and facilitate training to enhance team skills.
Client Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and industry stakeholders.
- Serve as the primary contact for major accounts, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction and retention.
Market Research and Analysis:
- Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends, customer demands, and competitive positioning.
- Utilize market insights to refine product development and enhance sales strategies.
Sales Forecasting and Reporting:
- Develop accurate sales forecasts and provide detailed performance reports to executive management.
- Analyze sales data to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance performance.
Cross-Department Collaboration:
- Work closely with marketing, operations, and finance teams to align sales initiatives with overall business objectives
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to discuss business development opportunities and operational challenges.
Contract Negotiation and Pricing:
- Lead negotiations for high-value contracts, ensuring favorable terms for the company.
- Review and approve pricing strategies and proposals to maintain a competitive edge.
Performance Monitoring and Budgeting:
- Track sales performance metrics, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet or exceed targets.
- Conduct regular team meetings to review progress and address challenges
- Manage the sales budget effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation while maintaining profitability.
What do we expect of you?
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA is highly preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of sales experience in the maritime industry, with a strong focus on RoRo services.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving significant revenue growth.
- Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performing sales teams.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the maritime industry, particularly RoRo operations and logistics.
- Proficiency in CRM software and sales analytics tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
What do we have to offer?
You are guaranteed an exciting position in a dynamic, growing, and fast-paced environment.
Our desire is to see each employee achieve his/her highest potential. We will do our best to provide the opportunity and offer training, education, and guidance whenever possible.
We commit to providing a supportive, collaborative, and healthy working environment based on fairness and honesty with our employees.
We provide a fair, equitable, and competitive package in relation to responsibility and performance.