Area Sales Manager: CSB Regions

About this role

Telkom is looking for an Area Sales Manager in its CSB Retail division, based in Rustenburg. The role is about growing sales and revenue in a set territory, and making sure every sales channel in that area performs well.

What you’ll do

• Build and carry out sales plans that grow revenue in your area and meet or beat targets.
• Study regional market trends, spot new income opportunities, and fix weak areas to lift sales and market share.
• Look after key accounts, channel partners and strategic partners, and build lasting customer trust.
• Recruit, coach and develop your sales team so they reach their targets.
• Work with teams such as marketing on promotions and events, and represent Telkom at regional industry events.
• Report on regional results, analyse the data, and make changes to strategy when needed. Track competitors and keep partners within Telkom’s policies and brand standards.

What you need

• NQF 6 qualification such as a National Diploma, Advanced Diploma or certificate, or NQF 4 National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
• 5 years of relevant experience, or 7 years of experience in general.
• Sales experience, preferably in the telecommunications industry (advantageous).
• A qualification in a sales or commercial field (preferred).
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Strong skills in business acumen, sales strategy, leadership communication, relationship management and problem solving.
• Knowledge of Telkom products and services, and of sales channels and sales tools.

Is this job for you?

This job suits an experienced sales leader who enjoys managing people and results. You should be comfortable with targets, data and building relationships with clients and partners across a region.

Tips before you apply

• Have your certified qualifications, ID and driver’s licence copy ready before you apply.
• Show your sales results in numbers, such as revenue grown or targets met, and name the telecoms work you have done.
• Set out your years of experience clearly on your CV, with dates for each senior sales role and the size of the teams you led.