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Volvo Group Vacancy for a Sales Manager in Lagos, Nigeria

Nov 2, 2015, 11:22 AM

The Volvo Group is one of the leading suppliers of commercial transport solutions providing products such as trucks, buses, construction equipment and drive systems for marine and industrial applications. The Volvo Group also offers its customers financial services.

Our customers are active in more than 180 countries worldwide, mainly in Europe, Asia and North America. Group sales of products and services are conducted through both wholly owned and independent dealers. The global service network handles customer demand for spare parts and other services.

The Group has about 120,000 employees, production facilities in 19 countries, and sales activities in some 180 countries.

Job Title: Sales Manager

Position Description

Volvo Group North West Africa forms part of the EMA (Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa) Group Trucks Sales (GTS) organization and is responsible for truck sales and aftermarket operations for Volvo Trucks, UD Trucks, Mack Trucks and Renault Trucks within North West Africa . The service network is built on wholly owned Truck Centers and independent partners in North Africa and private importers in the rest of the countries.

We are currently looking to recruit a suitable candidate located in Lagos, Nigeria.

The main purpose of the job is: To be the owner of commercial truck sales activities in the importer markets network within the area of responsibility, to secure market development, market position, and to ensure the optimal short and long term business sales results for the assigned markets.

Reporting: This position reports to the Importer Market Director, North West Africa and the successful candidates will be situated in the respective markets.

Job Objectives

To drive the implementation of the sales plan throughout the markets network, within the area of responsibility, in a structured and focused manner; and to ensure that regular measurement, corrective action and feedback are maintained, on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis

To ensure a competent and professional sales force at importer level, through input to the competence development department on sales development

To ensure good corporate governance in the markets network, by implementing and monitoring relevant policies, procedures and processes

To accurately report against sales targets, and take corrective action as and when required

To manage and control the operational expense budget for his/her area of responsibility, through monthly reporting

To optimize profitability through management of the sales channels and segments in his/her area of responsibility

To manage the activity pipeline within his/her area to ensure sufficient activity of the importer sales force with customers to support the monthly forecast and target

To ensure the importer network submits their monthly forecast timeously to enable effective inventory planning

To provide accurate quotations to the markets network according to the standard cost of sales pricing and to achieve the prescribed country’s GP target

To set importer targets to market potential and ensure the balance is maintained between vehicle segments in conjunction with the top-down business plan

To compile the specification and request for body fitments

To obtain shipping quotations to ensure accurate quotations to the importer network and customers

Education

B degree (Sales and Marketing) or Diploma in Sales and Marketing

Technical qualification (desirable)

Job Knowledge and Experience

Experience of the automotive industry (commercial vehicles)

Sound knowledge of sales principles

Technical product knowledge: commercial vehicles

Import and export processes

3 – 5 years sales experience, preferably in an export environment

Job Related Skills

Computer literacy: MS Office suite

Good judgment and decision making skills

Organizing and planning

Problem solving

Effective communication (verbal and written)

Well-developed inter personal skills

Language proficiency in English, French and/or Portugese (advantage)

Business acumen

Ambitious of learning about Africa in order to support Volvo Group business growth

Key Competencies

Adhering to Principles and Values

Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking

Good planning and organizing skills

Ability to work in and adapt to a multi-cultural working environment

Proactive and pragmatic approach

Good communication skills

Travel Required (maximum)
Frequent

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should Click Here to Apply

Last application date 29-Nov-2015

Lagos State

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Volvo Group Vacancy for a Sales Manager in Lagos, Nigeria

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