As a Commercial Product Sales Manager, you should use your creativity and thorough knowledge of sales processes to provide innovative ideas for business growth. Communication and team management skills are also essential for this position. Ultimately, you should aspire to develop and maintain successful relationships with large, distributed customers.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement effective sales strategies
Lead nationwide sales team members to achieve sales targets
Establish productive and professional relationships with key personnel in assigned customer accounts
Negotiate and close agreements with large customers
Monitor and analyse performance metrics and suggest improvements
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts
Research and identify new potential customers and penetrate new market opportunities
Provide timely and effective solutions aligned with clients’ needs
Liaise with Marketing and Product Development departments to ensure brand consistency
Collaborate with the MSI London Support Office to introduce new product lines and ensure sales team members are on board
Knowledge, skills and attitudes
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business Administration or equivalent
Proven work experience as a Commercial Products Sales Manager in FMCG environment
Skills and personal attributes:
Excellent communicator – both written and spoken
Excellent leadership and management skills leading diverse teams at a distance
Analytical skills with a problem–solving attitude
Solid customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills
Ability to understand and analyse sales performance metrics
Knowledge of CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite
Team player who accepts constructive criticism and is comfortable with giving constructive criticism.
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
Strong commitment to the goals and vision of Marie Stopes
Strong results orientation with a proven record of delivering targets
Highest levels of integrity and strong ethical attitude
Interest in public health, particularly sexual and reproductive health
Flexibility to operate in a changing environment
As a Commercial Product Sales Manager, you should use your creativity and thorough knowledge of sales processes to provide innovative ideas for business growth. Communication and team management skills are also essential for this position. Ultimately, you should aspire to develop and maintain successful relationships with large, distributed customers.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement effective sales strategies
Lead nationwide sales team members to achieve sales targets
Establish productive and professional relationships with key personnel in assigned customer accounts
Negotiate and close agreements with large customers
Monitor and analyse performance metrics and suggest improvements
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts
Research and identify new potential customers and penetrate new market opportunities
Provide timely and effective solutions aligned with clients’ needs
Liaise with Marketing and Product Development departments to ensure brand consistency
Collaborate with the MSI London Support Office to introduce new product lines and ensure sales team members are on board
Knowledge, skills and attitudes
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business Administration or equivalent
Proven work experience as a Commercial Products Sales Manager in FMCG environment
Skills and personal attributes:
Excellent communicator – both written and spoken
Excellent leadership and management skills leading diverse teams at a distance
Analytical skills with a problem–solving attitude
Solid customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills
Ability to understand and analyse sales performance metrics
Knowledge of CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite
Team player who accepts constructive criticism and is comfortable with giving constructive criticism.
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
Strong commitment to the goals and vision of Marie Stopes
Strong results orientation with a proven record of delivering targets
Highest levels of integrity and strong ethical attitude
Interest in public health, particularly sexual and reproductive health
Flexibility to operate in a changing environment
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
Strong commitment to the goals and vision of Marie Stopes
Strong results orientation with a proven record of delivering targets
Highest levels of integrity and strong ethical attitude
Interest in public health, particularly sexual and reproductive health
Flexibility to operate in a changing environment
Suitable and qualified candidates should email one document combining an application letter and CV to pd@mariestopes.or.ke on or before 23rd September 2021. The subject of the email should read Commercial Products Sales Manager. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Do not attach certificates and testimonials. Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and does not ask for fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Successful candidates must abide by MSI’s Antifraud & Bribery Policy and Safeguarding Policy, including protection of children and vulnerable adults. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply via :
pd@mariestopes.or.ke
