Sales and Distribution Manager Job Vacancy

Sales and Distribution Manager Job Vacancy

Position: Sales and Distribution Manager

Our Client, a food processing company that is responsible for the production of breakfast cereal brands seeks to fill the Sales and Distribution Manager’s position to support their expanding operations.

This is a senior management position that reports to the Managing Director

The incumbent must demonstrate high level of commitment to the organization and must be energetic, result oriented and passionate about the job, and possess excellent negotiation and communication skills, good public relations and leadership as well as administrative & managerial skills.

Execution speed of duties and tasks is of essence in this position. Possession of a good commercial understanding and knowledge of FMCG industry and more particularly the Food industry will be an added advantage.

Overall Responsibility

To manage the Kenyan Market with the primary goal of ensuring delivery of sales volumes and achieving the set sales targets.

The key roles shall include:-

    * Development and execution of Sales & Distribution strategies. Prior experience in managing the rapid distribution build‐out and sales of consumer products across the country and participation in innovative and aggressive marketing campaigns with a limited budget.
    * Driving sales volumes and ensuring sales growth
    * Leading and supervising a dedicated sales force to ensure achievement of set sales targets
    * Coaching, training and development of the sales force.
    * Developing and managing sales budgets
    * Performance management for the sales team
    * Business and market development
    * Building and maintaining viable relations with customers
    * Development and executing sales driven promotions.
    * Monitor, analyze and evaluate trade competitive activities.
    * Conducting market surveys and studying consumer trends.

Qualifications

    * A Bachelors degree in Business or Social studies from a recognized university. A Masters degree will be an added advantage
    * Professional qualification in Sales and Marketing
    * Minimum 7 years experience in a Senior Sales Management position
    * In depth knowledge and understanding of the FMCG industry and its distribution networks
    * Proven track record in sales management and distribution
    * Excellent analytical, interpersonal and computer skills.
    * The position comes with an attractive remuneration package.

If you believe you possess these qualities and abilities send your application to milkah@myjobseye.com stating your current salary and benefits.

Kindly note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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