National Sales Team Manager

Our client, a leading Producer and Distributor of Animal Health Products for both companion animals and ruminant livestock is looking to recruit a National Sales Team Manager. Due to rapid growth,  there is a need to increase the management capabilities in the distribution  network and as such are looking to implement the position of national sales team manager – Kenya.

Key Responsibilities;

        

•         Responsible for management of sales team, including the development of an ongoing program of recruitment of interns and sales representatives.
•      Responsible for setting sales team targets with the company directors and evaluating the performance of the sales team and sales managers against these targets.
•          Monitoring sector and zone managers to make sure sales targets are met and exceeded, and imposing sanctions on sales agents and managers should target no hit.
•         Regular regional visits to keep updated with the sales team.
•          Introduce and implement the use of sales team management software (CRM).
•          Hold monthly sales meetings between the sector managers, directors and third party product managers and present on the following:

Ø  Sales in sector vs. target.

Ø  Forecast by sector for the coming month.

Ø  Overview of marketing activities undertaken during the month and activities scheduled for the coming month.

•          Carry out regular visits to distributors and key dealers with or without the sales team to build relationships and further business.
•         Reporting on a monthly basis on performance of the sales team in achieving sales targets and making amendments to forecasts accordingly. 

Qualifications;

•          Must have a business management / sales management degree from a reputable university.
•          Must have at least 6 months experience managing a sales team of over 15 pax. nationwide.
•          Experience working in the FMCG sector for at least 3 years, with a turnover of more than 600 million Kshs. per annum.
•          Clean driving license minimum of 5 years.
•          Good knowledge in Microsoft Office or equivalent applications.
•          Demonstrable experience and use of sales management software in managing teams.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 200,000 - 400,000/= plus benefits (Approx. 2,000 - 4,000 USD) depending on experience

Deadline: 31st August 2016  

                

Applications:

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Categories: FMCG, SALES