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Sales Manager Urgently Required
Our client based in South Sudan importers/wholesalers and distributors of carbonated soft drink (CSD) and other packaged food products. Are looking to grow significantly in the CSD Category to become the largest player with a network of operations across the ten States of the country.
As part of the above stated objective they are looking to build a strong team to help take the company to the next level of growth and performance – key to which will be an effective World-class sales force.
Seeking a seasoned Sales Manager to lead the sales effort.
Core Functions
Develop and implement an effective sales strategy across all product categories
Work with the General Manager and the Executive Committee in establishing and recommending realistic sales goals for the company
Build-out and manage the direct distribution and wholesale operations across allocation ls nationwide
Identify, select and manage sub-agents in small cities and townsSales Manager Urgently Required
Our client based in South Sudan importers/wholesalers and distributors of carbonated soft drink (CSD) and other packaged food products. Are looking to grow significantly in the CSD Category to become the largest player with a network of operations across the ten States of the country.
As part of the above stated objective they are looking to build a strong team to help take the company to the next level of growth and performance – key to which will be an effective World-class sales force.
Seeking a seasoned Sales Manager to lead the sales effort.
Core Functions
Develop and implement an effective sales strategy across all product categories
Work with the General Manager and the Executive Committee in establishing and recommending realistic sales goals for the company
Build-out and manage the direct distribution and wholesale operations across allocation ls nationwide
Design and develop effective operating performance reporting, analysis and data mining and planning tools
Establish and manage effective performance management programs to compensate, coach, appraise and train sales personnel
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
5-10 years experience with blue-chip CSD or FMCG Company in a similar role
Worked in underdeveloped or developing markets
Experience in managing teams spread across geographies
University degree in any discipline
Good written and spoken English; basic spoken Arabic is a strong plus
Excellent computer literacy: Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Personal Attributes
South Sudan is one of the least developed countries in the world and is a typical post-conflict economy: very basic infrastructure, poor systems of governance and very little by way of the comforts of the 21st Century. While this presents vast economic opportunities, it will require special people who can navigate the tough environment and its challenges.
Attributes:
High energy with strong sense of adventure, purpose and perseverance
Comfortable working in a cross-cultural setting
Takes pride in delivering high quality output
Creative problem-solver
Ability to work in a small team
Outgoing and able to build strong relationships among all stakeholders
We seek people who share our values and live by them: diligence, respect, timeliness, integrity and hard work.
Reporting
The position is a direct report into the General Manager and will be a member of the company’s Executive Committee.
Compensation
We offer competitive pay (commensurate with experience and performance), an opportunity to learn and grow all the way to becoming the Managing Director of the company as well as the challenge of building a world-class company in a brand new country.
Benefits include a company car, health insurance coverage, housing allowance and return tickets to home country twice a year.
We will also need your Certificate of good conduct and an arrangement to have a one to one with your referees for all the qualified candidates.
All the best
Email your CV to riona@kentrain.co.ke by the 8th of April 2013
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