Job title: Sales Head - FMCG
Employment type: Full Time
Experience: 15 to 20 years
Salary: Negotiable
Job published: 27 November 2023
Job reference no: 2980195407

Job Description

Who are we:? A leading FMCG business in Africa

Who are we looking for? A Sales Head for the business in Zambia. 

What will you do? 

  • The role requires intensive planning, developing and improving premium biscuits range Go to Market strategy and export markets Distribution Expansion to make organisation profitable.
  • The position will drive operations to influence market growth and exceed the financial objectives of the organisation.
  • Accountability for volume & revenue target for distribution channel for all products.
  • To achieve and enhance distribution business targets in line with expansion plans.
  • Maintaining all sourcing aspects of the distribution business to ensure the organisation is performing at optimum level.
  • Formulate and implement the premium biscuits distribution strategy in Zambia and regional markets, in consultation with the stakeholders.
  •  Initiate distribution expansion to establish premium range reach, coverage and expand geographical footprint in Zambia and regional markets.
  • Develop premium range distribution models across the geography as per the need.
  • Provide business & operational strategies, growth management and thought leadership
  • Responsible for improving distribution reach and efficiency by Infrastructure development/re-alignment of distributors in consent and collaboration with respective sales managers to ensure market leadership.
  • Responsible for driving volume and value KPIs.

What do you need? 

  • Preferred Master’s degree in business administration, finance, Marketing, or closely related field which will provide knowledge of the principles, practices, and administration of FMCG business.
  • 15+ years or the equivalent experience in BISCUIT/Snacks industry, directly involved with operations, export sales & related area.

 

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