Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency head quartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGOs in various business sectors across Africa.
Our client a leading distributor of audio-visual, surveillance and security equipment is looking for a. The desired incumbent will be in charge of driving sustainable financial growth by boosting sales and forging strong relationships with Clients /System Integrators or Partners. He or she must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the AV industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop AV System integrators & also liaise with the current security integrators and increase the sales revenue according to sales target. Maintain the relationship among System integrators, Distributors and the client.
- Create product awareness periodically to ensure that System integrators and customers are completely aware of the benefits, quality and usability of our products.
- Fully aware of the Commercial display market and the go-to-market strategies of the competitors in the display business and accordingly devise plans and strategies to penetrate the market.
- Develop vertical accounts such as Government, Police, Banks, Energy, etc., specify client’s name in their preferred Vendor list and close the deal.
- Closely work with the consultants and specify client’s names in their preferred Vendor List (PVL) for their ongoing & future projects.
- Locate and propose potential business deals by contacting potential partners and System Integrators (SIs)
- Close new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements within business operations.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications specific to our industry and maintaining personal networks to keep abreast with the latest technologies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering- Electric major preferred.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in sales driven position in the AV industry and familiarity with the project market.
- Organized, highly motivated team worker with the ability to drive complex projects from concept to fully operational status.
- Consistent performer in all the organizations including the present one.
- Need Solid network with System Integrators (SIs) and an established presence within the end-user network.
- Should have Strong selling skills, ability to listen and tailor-make presentations to meet customer needs.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written with the ability to manage change.
- Persistent and pro-active
- Ability to effectively motivate a team and drive sales in a time-sensitive environment
- Competitive to achieve his targets.
- Strong public speaking skills, multi-tasking and time management skills
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