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HD & Industrial Sales Manager

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BP

Jan 13

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Marketing
  • Johannesburg
    Remote

Requirements

  • An MBA or equivalent degree would be valuable
  • Significant sales management experience of handling a large territory or channel
  • Experience working in a matrix organization with complex customer interfaces
  • Well-rounded business experience to be able to implement cross functional plans
  • Strong people leadership experience
  • Experience in dealing with multiple important stakeholders both within and outside the organization
  • Key Account Management and building relationships with large customers
  • Role model the BP Values and Behaviors and Castrol Mindsets
  • Ability to develop and implement strategic and tactical business plans and to be hands on and drive the business with direct responsibility
  • A strong organization and people orientation to build strong, capable and sustainable organizations
  • Up to 100% travel should be expected with this role
  • This role is not eligible for relocation
  • This position is fully remote
  • Commercial Acumen, Commercial performance, Consultative selling skills, Customer Profitability, Customer value proposition, Digital fluency, Internal alignment, Listening, Managing strategic partnerships, Negotiation planning and preparation, Offer and product knowledge, Partner relationship management, Sector, market, customer and competitor understanding

Responsibilities

  • As a member of the market sales leadership team, contribute to the development and implementation of the strategy
  • Participate in and provide input to marketing and business strategic reviews and annual marketing plans
  • Through the relevant sales and marketing networks and leads, ensure the obtaining of knowledge and understanding of market business trends, customers’ expectations and current competitive position
  • Direct, lead and coach the sales activities for the channel through direct reports
  • Establish and develop people resource and implement talent management and succession planning programmes
  • Complete annual channel sales audits and sales plans (including contingency plans)
  • Ensure the production of phased sales plans and agree contents with market sales manager
  • Contribute in major account multilevel relationship management and actively manage internal relationships
  • Drive performance through monthly and quarterly reviews of sales, financial and people progress, monitoring versus plan

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the HD & Industrial Sales Manager?

The main responsibility is to deliver sales targets for the HD & Industrial channel, including volume, turnover, gross margin, and market share, in line with the market’s plan and Castrol global strategy.

What type of experience is required for this role?

Significant sales management experience handling a large territory or channel, experience in a matrix organization with complex customer interfaces, and strong people leadership experience are required.

Is an MBA degree required for this position?

An MBA or equivalent degree is considered valuable for this position but may not be strictly required.

What are the key accountabilities for this position?

Key accountabilities include contributing to strategy development, managing sales activities, talent management, conducting sales audits, driving performance through reviews, and managing major accounts.

What is the expected travel requirement for this role?

Up to 100% travel should be expected with this role.

Is relocation assistance available for this position?

No, this role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

What is the work environment like at bp?

bp provides an excellent working environment with employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, great work-life balance, and numerous learning and development opportunities.

Are diversity and inclusion valued at bp?

Yes, bp is committed to crafting an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and treated fairly, and values diversity as a strength.

What skills are emphasized for the HD & Industrial Sales Manager role?

Key skills include commercial acumen, consultative selling skills, digital fluency, negotiation planning, customer value proposition, and managing strategic partnerships.

Is this position fully remote?

Yes, this position is fully remote.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

  • Disability Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

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