About the role
The National Sales Manager (NSM) will develop and implement sales and trade marketing strategies and policies to achieve agreed sales volumes and mix, profitability, numeric and weighted distribution, as well as customer satisfaction.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve agreed sales, profitability and market share targets
Develop appropriate sales force and structures that maximise effectiveness and efficiency
Manage and develop distribution channels and systems to optimise product availability and maximize sales
Implement and manage agreed commercial policies and terms to drive sales and enhance long term relationships with customers and consumers
Prepare and implement a functional budget and ensure that expenditure is within approved budgets
Ensure PaTaMu (Pamoja Tuangamize Muda) designated initiatives are implemented leading to continual improvement
Oversee work performance of staff including their deployment, Learning and Development and welfare in line with company policy
Desired Candidate Profile
Does this sound like you?
A BCom degree with a Sales and Marketing option or equivalent relevant qualification
An MBA degree is an added advantage
You have a minimum of seven (7) years’ relevant experience in an FMCG environment, five (5) of which are at senior management level in a commercial function
You have strong commercial awareness and customer focus
You have an excellent understanding of route-to-consumer models especially in General Trade
You have good people management skills with proven ability to lead diverse commercial teams
You have strategic awareness, good in planning and organization skills
You have proven leadership skills
You have good analytical skills and are able to turn data into insights and action plans
You are proficient in the use of MS Office applications
Key Leadership Competencies
Commercial Awareness – Ability to understand the key business issues that affect the profitability and growth of an enterprise and takes appropriate action to maximise success
Leading Change – Proactively supports change and effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements
Advancing Strategy – Takes account of a wide range of longer-term issues, opportunities and contingencies. Identifies the means of implementing plans in line with the vision and direction
Driving Execution – Ability to create and maintain a high level of appropriately directed activity. Shows determination and the capacity to work hard
Developing Self and Others – Develops the skills and competencies of others through training, coaching and other development activities related to current and future roles
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