Sales Manager Africa (Central)

Overview

• ***Join the world leader in advanced energy storage solutions and be part of the success story of VARTA®!***
• Your contribution
• Develop and execute country strategies in close alignment with the Head of Sales Aftermarket Africa to achieve and exceed financial targets.
• Generate a full understanding of the market and its relevant players in all channels.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with diverse customer profiles and channels as well all relevant external stakeholders.
• Proactively identify challenges and drive efficient, cost-effective solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with logistics, finance, and marketing teams, to achieve organizational goals.
• (Lead and coordinate internal or external field sales teams where applicable.)
• The role will be based in
• Dubai, UAE.

What You Will Do

• As the Sales Manager, your day-to-day responsibilities include:
• Gather market and customer knowledge and develop country or regional strategies in alignment with the Sales Director.
• Customer relationship management at all management levels and all relevant functions incl. travel into the countries
• Develop and implement account plans with all customers to create value and business results.
• Provide monthly forecasts, generate an understanding of risks and opportunities, track results and develop corrective actions if needed.
• Develop and implement Marketing activities in close alignment with the Marketing team.
• (If applicable: lead, develop and coach your team of Field Sales Reps)

Education & Experience

• What makes you a good fit
• University degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field. Advanced degrees are advantageous.
• Proven track record in sales management or a similar role and extensive experience in the African markets assigned to the role, ideally within the Automotive Aftermarket.

Leadership & Cultural Acumen

• Ability to lead and motivate a team (if applicable), fostering a collaborative work environment.
• First hand experience living or working in the assigned regions it’s a clear plus.

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical, strategic, and project management capabilities
• Ability to lead and motivate a team (if applicable), fostering a collaborative work environment.

Languages

• Fluent in English; French fluent for the French speaking markets

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills to navigate complex challenges.
• Demonstrated sense of ownership and commitment to achieving sales objectives
• Taking a proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Valuing collaboration and working effectively in a team.
• Prioritizing customer satisfaction and relationship-building.
• Embracing innovation and being open to adopting new technologies.

What We Offer You

• As a technology leader with strong brands (i.e.
• VARTA® and OPTIMA®), Clarios notably lives on the creativity, capability and satisfaction of its employees.
• Therefore, we offer people with drive and power many good reasons to join us:
• Competitive Base Salary complemented by a Performance‑Based Incentive Plan
• Middle East Allowance to support regional living standards
• Medical Insurance

• Life & Disability Insurance

• Standard Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:30
• Generous Time Off: 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays

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