Creates and establishes a great bond with the distributors of each province in terms of higher sell-in volume and sell-out process.
Manages the receivable accounts from the distributors and overdue payments.
Provides leadership, expertise, and professional advice to the Company on sales development matters, ensuring that the company’s business objectives are supported with the right sales development strategy.
Builds and develops a highly motivated, target-oriented sales team, capable of meeting, or exceeding, demanding and stretching targets and profit margin objectives.
Sets direction for the implementation of the sales business plans and ensures their enforcement.
Ensures promotions\plan are set and followed throughout the year.
Provides input for the development of incentive plans for the sales team to encourage and reward efforts and revenues.
Provides high-level direct sales support to teams involved in promoting sales to retail channels to create win-win business situations.
Visits and support team in provinces every month providing required insight and commitment as and when required.
Prepares regular sales activity reports, including analysis, comments, and suggested ways forward.
Implements policies and procedures that provide for effective workflows and facilitate the achievement of business plans and objectives.
Requirements
10 years of sales experience; 5 years of experience in the same position; approximately 2 to 4 years of experience within a field sales management position, having also exposure to trade marketing and/or key accounts areas.
B2C experience in FMCG, experience in a multinational company, ex-van, or pre-selling experience - all are an advantage, but not a must.
Strategic skills.
Sales, merchandising, and negotiation skills.
Good presentation skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Sales and negotiation skills, time management, problem-solving, follow-up, communication skills, and working effectively with others.
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.