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Description
Triple Quest is a social business that measures itself by the positive impact it has on people, the environment and by the profit it makes. Triple Quest will target the Base of the Pyramid market and provide sustainable products and solutions to the billions of people who live in poverty with the first product being the HydrAid Bio Sand Water Filter.
Position Overview:
The Triple Quest Sales Manager's main goal is to direct sales to attain maximum sales volume and develop maximum potential volume for the company's products. The Sales Manager is a key contact between Triple Quest and its customers and partners. The Sales Manager must be able to travel internationally to work with partners in the Caribbean, Central American, Africa and other locations around the world.
Responsibilities:
Sales:
- Generate sales and execute the sales and marketing strategy plan
- Identify sales prospects and contact targets /sales leads
- Plan and direct sales activities to attain maximum sales volume and develop maximum potential volume for the company's products and /or services
- Assist with sales plan development
- Oversee development of sales materials
- Manage the sales management database
- Provide excellent customer service
Products and Marketing:
- Work with NGO's, government agencies/officials and Non-Profits to create markets and opportunities for the sale and use of the HydrAid BioSand Filter
- Help identify new products and services
- Provide regular updates and market analysis to the Business Unit Leader
- Assist with market research to determine trends, industry needs, and customer preferences
- Represent Triple Quest at industry activities and within the community at large
Channel Development:
- Help to develop channels to market for the HydrAid BioSand Filter and other products
- Engage stakeholders in a dialogue around entrepreneurship and market development at the Base of the Pyramid
- Assist with the development of programs for micro-entrepreneurs
Qualifications:
Minimum Education, Experience and Core Competency Requirements:
- Bachelor degree (or the equivalent experience) with demonstrated leadership role at a strategic level
- Comprehensive understanding of the Base of the Pyramid
- Demonstrated ability to execute plans and communicate the vision
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers
- Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks
- Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
- Self knowledge of capabilities and limitations
- Strong Project Management skills
- Ability to travel 25% for the time/passport
Preferred Education, Experience and Core Competency Requirements:
- Experience with water filtration technologies
- Experience in developing countries
- Understanding of international laws, business practices, logistics, culture
Compensation: This position has a comprehensive benefits and compensation package with a base plus commission pay structure.