National Foods Limited is committed to growth and strengthening its core assets, including its brands, financial stability, global footprint, and dedication to becoming a sustainable and globally recognized company. We are seeking a motivated professional to lead sales efforts within assigned territories by managing distributors and order bookers to meet sales targets and execute strategic plans effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop monthly sales targets for assigned territories, both unit-wise and value-wise, ensuring clear goals are set.
- Break down monthly targets into daily goals and allocate these to order bookers based on their specific areas to guarantee comprehensive market coverage.
- Prepare and distribute detailed sales reports by territory and product category to monitor progress against targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Supervise and support order bookers by tracking their daily performance, providing product knowledge, and ensuring they have the necessary resources to perform effectively.
- Conduct regular market visits to verify outlet coverage and productivity, while gaining insights into market trends and competitor activities.
- Oversee the execution of trade marketing initiatives at all assigned outlets in alignment with company plans.
- Strategically plan sales activities and design planned journey plans (PJPs) by analyzing territory dynamics and route-to-market (RTM) strategies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key distributors, aligning objectives to maximize value and achieve strategic business goals.
- Manage budgets efficiently, forecast sales accurately for assigned territories and categories, and make informed decisions to optimize revenue while controlling costs.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
- Strong analytical skills and business orientation to interpret market data and drive sales performance.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with team members, distributors, and customers.
- Ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate effectively to maintain productive relationships.
- Proficiency in financial planning and forecasting to support budget management and sales predictions.
- Solid problem-solving capabilities and in-depth product knowledge to support sales strategies.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills to lead and motivate order bookers and collaborate with distributors.
National Foods Limited is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, color, origin, disability, race, religion, gender, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We value diversity and inclusion as part of our commitment to building a dynamic and innovative workforce.
This role is classified under Grade TM9 and offers the opportunity to contribute to a leading company’s growth while developing your career in a challenging and rewarding environment.