Discovery Connect

Sales Manager Vitality

About Discovery

 

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Job Description

Accountability and leadership of a High Performing Sales Teams. Campaign and Leads Management, ensuring that campaigns and leads are correctly allocated and processed to drive sales/growth. Focusing on continuous team leader upskilling and development to create a highly motivated and engaged workforce. Supporting the overall growth and performance of the area aligned to the strategic objectives of the business unit.

 

Key Outputs

Pioneering projects in line with the strategic vision of the business unit Leading / coaching a team of seasoned team leaders to improve staff wellbeing, performance and operational losses Recruitment – Responsible for area headcount, retention and attrition. Achievement of sales and stretched targets. Campaign and Leads Management, ensuring that campaigns and leads are correctly allocated and processed in conjunction with the Campaign and Sales manager and technical team. Ongoing liaison and relationship building with various divisions within the organization. MIS Reporting - creating and maintaining business reports Business processes and operational improvement Promote a positive and proactive approach and adherence to compliance and risk Ability to effectively manage change within the environment.

 

Personal attributes and skills

The successful candidate will be expected to perform on, but not be limited to the following competencies:

Ability to lead, inspire and coach a telesales team. Logical, analytical problem-solving ability. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to take initiative and exercise sound judgment and decision making. Ability to deal positively with change and uncertainty. Strong business acumen. Able to identify, nurture and develop talent. Ability to meet deadlines timeously

 

Qualification & Experience

Matric  (Grade 12) 2 - 4 years sales management experience in a target drive in/outbound sales call center. Computer skills: Microsoft word; Excel; Email. Completed NQF Level 5 Qualification Tertiary Education (advantageous)

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY   
                             
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.