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Wayne, a GE Energy Business www.wayne.com is a global leader in the manufacture, service, and supply of fuel dispensers, dispenser control systems, payment processing terminals, and point-of-sale systems. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Wayne has offices in over 20 countries in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia, with sales and service operations in over 145 countries worldwide.
GE is recruiting to fill the below position of:
Job Title: Area Manager (5x)
Job Number: 1647162
Location:
IIkoyi - Lagos, Nigeria
Role Summary/Purpose:
Faciliate and manage revenue growth and operational activity through dsitribution model in the West Africa region.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Develop and achive annual regioanl sales plan
- Mangement all aspects of the sales process from analysis of customers initial requirements through formal pro forma quoatation to receip of order and timely fulfillment
- Train and coach regional distributors' sales staff to ensure the highest level of technical and commercial competence
- Maintain close contact with regional distributors and final end usees through regular country visits to ensure close and positive business relationaships
- Ensure that regional distributors and customers are fully trained on all technical aspects of the Wayne product range
- Ensure all regional distributor agreements are current
- Co-ordinate relationships and interface with Commercial Operations; Technical Marketing, Product Management and other functions
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum of an Msc Engineering or Business related degree
- Minimum of 5 years hands on experience in a similiar technical sales role in West Africa
- Fluent English and French (written and spoken)
- Prepared and able to travel throughout region
- NYSC discharge or exemption certificate
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Desired Characteristics:
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Highly driven and motivated
- Technical sales expertise
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the region
- Able to work effectively with minimal supervision
Application Closing Date
19th April, 2013
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online