Technical Sales/ Marketing Managers - Occupations

Descriptions & Duties

Technical Sales/ Marketing Managers plan, organise, direct and control technical sales, marketing and promotional activities of professional equipment and products. They are also responsible for co-ordinating with research and development, production control and shipping departments in anticipating, identifying and satisfying customer needs. They also review performance analysis for forecasting future technical market situation.

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

Physical strength
Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

Importance:1 (Max:5)

Skill is rarely required

Technology Skills

Technology skills

Computer literacy
Application of technology

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

Creativity
Visualisation
Logical thinking

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

Reading comprehension
Oral / written expression

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Social Skills

Social skills

Communication
Negotiation
Persuasion

Importance:5 (Max:5)

Skill is required all the time

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

Planning
Organising
Judgement
Decision making

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Management Skills

Management skills

Leadership
Management of finance / time / people / other resources

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Trade Specific Competencies

Professional knowledge and skills in product and industrial engineering/ marketing

Technical Sales/ Marketing Manager must be able to apply principles and methods for marketing, promoting, and selling products or services, including marketing strategy, product demonstration and sales techniques.

Professional knowledge and skills in management

Technical Sales/ Marketing Manager must be able to demonstrate good management skills and work under pressure.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

Normally have a bachelor's degree or above in product and industrial engineering, marketing or related programmes. Holders of relevant higher diplomas can articulate to related degree programmes.

Experience