About the Role

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop modern trade business
  • Manage and build strong business relationships with all the key supermarket accounts under your portfolio
  • Attend meetings with supermarket decision makers to push for products listing
  • Manage and oversee the profitability of business by developing long-term and short-term sales goals, as well as channel strategies to achieve business objectives
  • Identify growth opportunities and develop marketing and promotional activities
  • Working closely with the sales reps and trade marketing teams, you will oversee the performance of the accounts in terms of their category and shelf analysis, sales and promotional effectiveness.
  • Lead a sales team consisting of Sales Representatives and Merchandisers on the day-to-day operations
  • Team performance measurement based on achieving sales targets, trade promotion development and execution, and you will ensure that they are motivated and focused on the company’s strategic goals.
  • Develop and present a Sales Strategy for the Company in line with the Company’s overall strategic plan and objectives.
  • Continuous monitoring, reporting and review of the Company’s performance against set Sales Strategy and budget and where required present and recommend changes for approval
  • Prepare and present sales forecasts by product, sales territories, volumes, revenues etc. to support overall planning
  • Ensure payment is done on time
  • Perform competitive industry analysis to support strategic recommendations
  • Achievement of the Company’s sales volumes and sales revenue targets
  • Setting of targets for the Sales teams
  • Cost containment as per budget allocation
  • Growth of customer base
  • KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • 8+ years of relevant experience in a busy FMCG dealing mostly with food stuffs
  • Good experience with Modern Trade dealing with all tiers supermarkets
  • Diploma or a University degree in a business field or equivalent
  • Computer literate-working knowledge of MS-Office
  • Experience in team managemement and FMCG Sales
  • Versatility to manage and execute across a multitude of functions.
  • How to Apply

    Qualified candidates are encouraged to send CVs quoting relevant skills and experience to:[email protected]

    Indicate the job title on the subject line of the email

    Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled

    Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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