Regional Sales Manager (Luzon) - Construction Materials Market

REGIonAL SALES MANAGER FOR CENTRAL & NORTHERN LUZON PLUS NCRJOB SUMMARYDevelops, implements and monitors the annual sales plan for Luzon.Personally handles assigned key accounts and ensures that expected sales are generated to meet the sales budget for LuzonReactivates dormant accounts, grows existing active accounts and develops new dealers.Provides verified market data on Competitor prices in his Region to the Sales Admin Manager for the development of pricing strategies.Assures achievement of his Region’s  sales target and takes action to correct underperformance of his Sales people.Ensures that all Accounts Receivables of his Sales Group are paid on time in accordance with agreed credit terms..Monitors market situation in his Region, including competitors’ activities and recommends strategies to the Sales Head to maintain market dominance.Responsible for  the hiring of  competent Sales Supervisors & Sales Representatives, in coordination with Group HR.Guides and coaches his Salespeople and looks after their training  to ensure that they are properly equipped with the skills needed to competently perform their duties and responsibilities.Ensures that his Sales people abide by Company Policies & Procedures at all times.QUALIFICATIonSMinimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience in the sales of construction related materials to hardware stores, five (5) years of which should be in a managerial position.He must have established a good network with Dealers, Wholesalers and Distributors within his assigned Region (Luzon).Graduate of Marketing, Business Administration, Economics or related courses from reputable universities, complemented by a well-rounded knowledge of Sales Strategies, Strategic Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Competitive Pricing and other related Sales Activities gained from seminars and formal training courses.Post Graduate studies in Master in Business Administration, Master in Business Management and other related post graduate studies would be an advantage.Must at least be in his Early to Mid-40’sMust be hands-on and meticulous with details. Strong leader, honest, has strong work ethics, analytical, resourceful and creative, results-oriented, team builder, and a self-starter.Other Knowledge and Skills RequirementsPreferably Chinese Speaking and/or have conversational skills of the local dialect. He must possess well-rounded managerial expertise, people skills, customer relationship building skills and excellent communication skills.He must have a wide range of Sales & Marketing knowledge and must be hands-on in managing these activities.He should be familiar with the geography of the Region assigned to him.He must be willing to travel and have driving skills.