Regional Sales Manager, Africa (Entry Level)

Main Responsibilities:

• Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales process from plan to close
• Coordinate sales activities and initiatives with pre-sales and professional services teams
• Deliver compelling, customer-centric sales presentations and proposals to prospects and customers
• Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team
• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by understanding requirements
• Identify emerging markets & market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competitors

Qualifications:

• University degree in Public Finance, Economics, International Relations, Business or Commerce or other related areas will be accepted.
• Fresh graduates or someone looking for sales experience in an IT software organization selling ERP solutions to government or government entities.
• Familiarity or willingness to hit the ground running and learn on the go, with the government financial management structure and process.
• Excellent verbal and written communication/ comprehension skills in English and relevant regional languages (Portuguese, English additionally Arabic or French is a big plus).
• Ability to present solutions at a high level. Knowledge of MS Office applications for the preparation of proposals and presentations, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interact with senior executives.
• Ability to travel frequently throughout Africa