Manager, Latin American Sales

Job Title: Manager, Latin America Sales  Reporting to the Director of Sales, the Manager of Latin America will be responsible for all facts of sales, marketing and service for product lines in Marine Safety:   Responsibilities:   Tasks: Establish and attain sales and revenue goals for Latin America Develop and execute strategic growth plan for region.*  Hire, train, manage and motivate staff to grow business unit Develop new service stations throughout region. Develop and implement Marketing and Advertising strategy Make quarterly and yearly sales and cost budgets Maintain effective budgetary control of division  Oversee credit and collections  Procurement of products to ensure service stations have full inventory Promote sales of the company’s whole product range to primary commercial customers Attain special knowledge of Manufactured products sold to primary commercial customers Develop and maintain relationships with service stations. Advise service stations concerning sales and marketing ideas to increase overall business Plus, anything deemed necessary to benefit the Company. Visit service stations in the area to perform inspections Authority: The Manager of Latin America Sales will represent the Company to New and Existing customers. Sales Manager will also negotiate distribution contracts Supervisory Responsibilities: Indirectly supervisor for the internal sales staff  Qualifications:  Experience in selling marine safety or related products   Several years Sales Executive experience, preferably in Latin AmericaStrong interpersonal and selling skills Willingness to travel throughout Latin AmericaA self-motivator with entrepreneurial abilityComputer knowledge Built on more than 30 years of expertise, The Mergis Group is a specialty recruiting firm committed to helping professionals make the best career choices. We connect specialized professionals to leading opportunities that will foster success in their career.