Job Description
Key Responsibilities Include;
Sales and Sponsorship:
- Actively drive sales and manage the entire sales function to meet the annual revenue budget.
- Preparation of Forecasts and Sales Reports.
- Source for sponsorship deals across various sectors and institutions.
- Build the company brand across the African region, which reinforces our product.
- Devise and implement a promotional programme
- Ensure that accurate records are kept, including regular reporting of activity and performance against sales targets
- Dealing with sales, stock checks, and quarterly takes
- Closely working with upper management to mine/nurture /close key account deals/sponsors that will drive revenues
- Product positioning, which includes pricing, distribution, branding, etc.
Distribution:
- Develop a sales strategy for the acquisition of distribution partners
- Building and maintaining a network of consumer/vendor contacts
- Understand the key points between Customer Order Fulfillment, Distribution cost to serve, and Transportation to create cost-effective customer relationships and ensure SLAs are being met
- Product inventory management to support the distribution process
Logistics:
- Negotiating delivery contracts with courier companies
- Managing the importation process for the on-time delivery of all shipments
- Check and implement the correct processes and procedures for the company
- Monitor the quality, quantity, cost, and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods
- Develop a strategic response to external influences on business, such as legislation, fuel cost, and environmental pressures.
Key Requirements:
- Must have a first degree in any relevant discipline
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience in distribution and sales
- Strong evidence of Business Development – cold calling, targeting new markets, innovative & creative approach
- Fundraising/sponsorship skills will be an added advantage
- Self-motivated, able to work independently
- Effective management & reporting of Sales Pipeline
- Fluent in English, written and spoken