Area Sale Manager

The job holder is responsible to plan, direct and implement Sales strategies and programs to achieve orexceed the sales objectives for the company.

Duties:

• Develops Sales plans and budgets to achieve or exceed the annual sales objectives for the company. Monitor  and  control  the  sales budget  to  ensure  optimum utilization of  resources  in  the  region
• Generate sales of  company products in the region through a team of salesmen  in order to achieve or exceed the annual sales targets
• Conduct regular  market visits to check route coverage, competitor activity  and continuously search  for new opportunities  in order to increase sales  in the region
• Provide distributors and customers in the region with  information about new or improved products and services  in order to improve sales  in the region
• Develop and maintain an efficient distribution network to ensure the comprehensive availability of company’s products and services across the region to achieve or exceed the sales targets
• Establish and ensure that all sales administration procedures relating to the region are properly implemented to support the sales teams in their efforts to accomplish the sales targets
• Co-ordinate and follow up with the storehouse supervisor to ensure that adequate inventory stock of  product is  maintained for the Region  in order to meet the sales delivery schedules and provide the distributors with superior  levels of service and  meet the needs of the customer
• Liaise with the Marketing team to ensure that adequate marketing support by way of   merchandising and promotions is available in the region  in order to provide brand visibility and promote sales in the region
• Develop the necessary Area Sales Management organization structure and ensure the right calibre of staffing and appropriate training to meet all job requirements. Provide leadership so that staff  are well motivated and engaged to stay and contribute effectively to the organization
• Education Background: University Graduate, major in Business Administration & Marketing.

Requirements:

• Minimum Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience within food production, consumer goods environment.
• Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge , Skill, Abilities)
• Basic knowledge: Sales & Sales  Administration
• Competencies : Leadership, Coaching, Mentoring, Management, Creativity, Problem Solving
• Computer skill:  Winword, Excel, Power Point presentation
• Languages capability:   Fluent English both verbal and  written
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong  leadership skills
• Commitment to achieving the sales targets
• Creative
• Problem solver especially  in  crisis situations
• Good managerial   skills
• Achievement orientation