suit you?
This quiz, based on the Holland Codes (RIASEC), was produced for Excelia by the human resources consultancy RessourcesH, in partnership with GBF Conseil, an educational and vocational guidance consultancy. Its purpose is to provide High School pupils and other students with an insight into the management professions that match their profile.
Sales Director
Commercial Manager, Sales Manager
A Sales Director is responsible for the sales activities of a company and for building up customer loyalty. They define the sales strategy and lead the sales team in order to increase company turnover.
This is a board-level position.
Tasks
They supervise, manage and give advice to their sales team.
They look to secure strategic accounts and develop loyalty.
They identify commercial targets for their products or services and define growth objectives for their turnover.
They ensure a link with other departments within the company, particularly the production department.
They set individual targets and monitor the sales achieved by their team.
Required skills
- Sales skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Negotiation skills
- Interest in management
- Rigour
- Methodology
- Resilience to pressure
What you need to learn/master
- Sales and merchandising techniques
- Management
- eCommerce
- Digital marketing
- Economics
- Finance
- Foreign languages
Career opportunities and progression
- Most start their career as a Salesman, Business Manager or Sales Manager before taking up a position as Sales Director followed by a post in Senior Management.
Qualification requirements
5 years of post-High School education
Excelia schools
Salary
Junior: €48,000 - €60,000
Experienced: €120,000 +