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Telesales Manager

True North Consult Ltd is a boutique HR Consultancy Firm that offers bespoke HR solutions to selected clients in various sectors and industries across East Africa, with operational offices in Kampala, Nairobi and Kigali.

We are sourcing for a qualified and competent individual to fill the following key position for one of our Clients, a multinational media organisation with principal operations in pay television and video entertainment.

Position Name Telesales Manager Position ID  
Reports to Head of Sales
Direct Reports N/A
Division Customer Department Sales
Band
Key Customers Internal:

Marketing, Commercial Sales, Customer Care, Customer Operations, Digital Enablement, Customer Value Management, Customer Experience & PMO, Strategy, CII, Legal, Regulatory, Finance, HR; General Entertainment, Media Sales, Corporate Affairs

External:

Research Agencies; Outsourced Outbound Agencies, Digital Platforms, 3rd Party Channels

Location Uganda
Purpose of the Position:

§  To implement the Head of Sales’ roadmap to delivering Telesales targets as set by the business.

Key Performance Objectives Tasks
Strategy Execution
  • Create and maintain leads and target lists for potential new customers over the phone
  • Identify Sales blitz opportunities
  • Deliver the Sales targets via calls as defined in budget for FY.
Operational Delivery
  • Own and drive individual product sales targets
  • Identify business opportunities
  • Prospect leads and initiate contact with the leads
  • Ensure adequate follow up to generate business opportunities.
  • Provide continuous reporting on leads closed / sales achieved
  • Responsible for assigned queues and performance and developing plans to improve performance.
  • Supporting and leading continuous improvement projects and activity.
  • Identification of call trends, issues and improvement opportunities and appropriate planning/resolution or communication.
  • Regular feedback to Management regarding, Competition, Success with promotions/offers, and Product quality complaints/feedback from calls made.
Qualifications Essential:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
Experience

§  3-5 years’ experience in a sales role or other relevant field

Technical Competencies 

  • Customer Centricity
  • Developing value propositions
  • Brand Management
  • Reporting and Research
  • Project Management
  • Financial Management/Budgeting
  • Marketing Management
  • Regulatory and Legal Compliance
  • Media Management
  • Vendor Management
Behavioral Competencies

  • Accountability
  • Team Work
  • Delegation
  • Interpersonal Support
  • Perseverance
  • Motivating
  • Prioritization
  • Analytical Thinking

 

How to apply:

Apply by e-mailing the following documents to mtsjobs@truenorthafrica.com; 1. An application letter outlining your suitability for the position 2. Your current CV.