Experience and skills required for the job
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. • Minimum of 7 years of experience in sales within the FMCG industry, including at least 3–5 years in a supervisory or managerial role. • Strong knowledge of FMCG retail, wholesale, and distribution channels. • Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth. • Excellent leadership, team management, and coaching skills. • Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal abilities. • Proficiency in MS Office and CRM or sales management tools. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Job duties
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve organizational goals and market expansion. • Lead, mentor, and motivate sales teams across assigned regions or channels. • Manage key accounts, distributors, and retail partners to ensure high service levels and strong business relationships. • Review and analyze sales reports to identify trends, opportunities, and performance gaps. • Collaborate with marketing, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure coordinated execution of business plans. • Plan and manage the sales budget, including forecasting and target setting. • Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, pricing, and merchandising strategies. • Ensure the team meets KPIs related to sales volume, distribution, visibility, and product availability. • Oversee trade promotions, in-store activities, and merchandising standards. • Prepare and present regular performance reports to senior management.