South Africa - Area Sales Manager

Reach your professional goal at Pirelli: join a global company operating in 160 countries, over four continents, with 19 plants around the world and 30.000 employees.
Grow with us!

DISCOVER PIRELLI 
We are a global leader in the tire industry, specialized in designing, developing, manufacturing, and marketing high-performance tires for cars, motorcycles, and bicycles. With a presence in over 160 countries and around 18 production facilities, we pride ourselves on our cutting-edge technology and commitment to sustainability. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do, and it is fueled by our commitment to the inclusion of unique perspectives and different experiences. Because power is nothing without our people! 

Pirelli Tyre South Africa is a full subsidiary of the global holding company with its headquarters in Milan, Italy and is responsible for the importation and distribution of Passenger Car and Light Truck tyres in the Southern Africa region.With its local headquarters based in Waterfall City, Midrand, Pirelli Tyre South Africa is a well-known and respected Premium and Prestige brand in the Southern Africa market.

WHY JOIN US 
We are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with: 
•    A dynamic working environment with a leading international company
•    Continuous development and training in a fast-paced environment 
•    International and best practice exposure with an iconic brand 

YOUR CORE ACTIVITIES 

•    To build relationships with an existing customer base and to grow market share through gaining new customers across your region (Current presence in all provinces across South Africa)
•    Self-starter who has an Owner/business culture
•    Have a personal sales target to actively search, pursue and engage potential clients and Set up and maintaining a daily calling programme in advance
•    Development of sales budgets in accordance with marketing and sales strategy while achieving sales targets
•    Implement and manage strategic sales to increase the company’s market share and identifying new growth opportunities by market segments.
•    Manage customer relationships through a consultative approach / solution selling and understanding the customer’s needs (current and upcoming)
•    Presentations showing decline or increase in purchases and comprehensive sales report on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 
•    Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Sales/Business Development/Marketing preferred 
•    Matric (Senior Certificate)
•    Valid Driver’s License
•    Min 5 Years’ Solid Experience In Business Development
•    Strong Sales experience (Ideally In the Tyre Industry), Negotiations Skills, Commercial Acumen,
•    MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook

WHAT PUTS YOU IN POLE POSITION  
•    Working experience with a Tier 1 tyre manufacturer in a regional role
•    A passionate and self-driven attitude
•    A problem solving and energetic mindset
•    Team player with a hunger for success!

APPLY NOW, DRIVE YOUR FUTURE!
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