solomon Birhanu, Sales Manager

solomon Birhanu

Sales Manager

M. F. D. R. of Ethiopia Ministry of Defense Bishoft Automotiv Industry

Location
Ethiopia
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical engineering
Experience
8 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :8 years, 6 Months

Sales Manager at M. F. D. R. of Ethiopia Ministry of Defense Bishoft Automotiv Industry
  • Ethiopia
  • January 2012 to May 2013

 Maintaining and increasing sales of the company's products
 Reaching the targets and goals set
 Establishing, maintaining and expanding customer base
 Servicing the needs of the existing customers
 Increasing business opportunities through various routes to market
 Setting sales targets for individual reps and the team as a whole
 Recruiting and training sales staff
 Allocating areas to sales representatives
 Developing sales strategies and setting targets
 Monitoring the team's performance and motivating them to reach targets
 Compiling and analysing sales figures
 Possibly dealing with some major customer accounts yourself
 Collecting customer feedback and market research
 Reporting to senior managers
 Keeping up to date with products and competitors

Sales Engineer at M. F. D. R. of Ethiopia Ministry of Defense Bishofto Automotiv Industry
  • Ethiopia
  • December 2008 to January 2012

 All Electro- mechanical equipment, Like Air-conditions, Lifts and elevators, Generators, HVAC and Forfeiting, PLC equipments, Refrigerators etc. in the company and on the different project site, Buildings, warehouse, factory buildings, hospitals:- collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements, to promote the sale of company products, and to provide sales support.
 Confer with customers and engineers to assess equipment needs, and to determine system requirements
 Develop, present, or respond to proposals for specific customer requirements, including request for proposal responses and industry-specific solutions.
 All Electro- mechanical equipment in the company and on different project site, Buildings, warehouse, factory buildings, hospitals plan and modify product configurations to meet customer needs, prepare and deliver technical presentations that explain products or services to customers and prospective customers, recommend improved materials or machinery to customers, documenting how such changes will lower costs or increase production, research and identify potential customers for products or services.
 Secure and renew orders and arrange delivery.
 Sell products requiring extensive technical expertise and support for installation and use, such as material handling equipment, numerical-control machinery, and computer systems and visit prospective buyers at commercial, industrial, or other establishments to show samples or catalogs, and to inform them about product pricing, availability, and advantages.
 Attend trade shows and seminars to promote products or to learn about industry developments.
 Diagnose problems with installed equipment.
 Document account activities, generate reports, and keep records of business transactions with customers and suppliers.
 Maintain sales forecasting reports.
 Provide information needed for the development of custom-made machinery.
 Provide technical and non-technical support and services to clients or other staff members regarding the use, operation, and maintenance of equipment.
 Report to supervisors about prospective firms' credit ratings.
 Train team members in the customer applications of technologies.
 Write technical documentation for products.

Maintenance Engineer at M. F. D. R. of Ethiopia Ministry of Defense Bishofto Automotiv Industry
  • Ethiopia
  • January 2007 to December 2008

 Involved in the design, manufacture and operation of ground-based vehicles, such as motorcycles, automobiles, buses and trucks and their respective engineering subsystems.
 Involved in the whole product design lifecycle from the initial concept through to delivery, but generally work in one of three main areas
 Combination of engineering and commercial skills in order to deliver projects within budget. Once established, they usually specialise in a particular area, for example structural design, exhaust systems or engines.
 planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance
 responding to breakdowns
 diagnosing faults
 repairing equipment
 supervising engineering and technical staff
 obtaining specialist components, fixtures or fittings
 managing budgets
 maintaining statistical and financial records
 ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation
 creating maintenance procedures

Automotive and Production Shop Engineer Technologist at M. F. D.R. of Ethiopia Ministry of Defense Bishoftu Automotive Industry
  • Ethiopia
  • December 2004 to December 2006

 Taking developments in engineering and turning these developments into products that can be sold to customers. As a result, these is not only engineering concepts, but also of design and consumer demand
 Setting up new equipment and conducting inspections of this equipment, Whenever there are problems in the manufacturing stage of the creation of the product
 Repairing equipment and fulfilling a variety of other duties.
 Perform much of the collection and analysis of data and also create designs and layouts and responsible for estimating production costs.
 Assist engineers with research and development, quality control or design test and manufacture consumer products and machinery. creating products, improving manufacturing methods and maintaining assembly systems.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical engineering
  • at Defense University of Engineering College
  • December 2004

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Office
Sales Tax
Maintenance Planning
•  Strong organization
knowledge of HVAC design & estimation
Experience in elevator installation and maintenance
Ms ward, Excel, access, power point, ms project, C & C++,AUTO CAD, 3D Max, CATIA, CAD LINK, CAD MA
Excellent communication skills
Maintaining Electro-mechanical equipments
SALES ASSOCIATES
SALES CLERK

Languages

English
Intermediate
Amharic
Expert
French
Beginner

Memberships

Ethiopian mechanical association
  • member
  • December 2004

Training and Certifications

Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2006
Valid Until:
July 2006