National Sales Manager - FMCG Multinational
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Cairo, EgyptPosted 5 years ago260Applicants for1 open position
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About our client :
- Multinational firm with branch offices in 34 countries and employs thousands of people. with presence in over than 100 countries. The Company’s central office based in Europe
Responsibilities and Duties:
As A National General Trade Manager you will manage :
- Directly report to Country Manager.
- Manages a Team of 4 Regional Managers across Egypt through 2 channels WS & Retail.
- Handle 2 Main Categories & 3 Main distributors.
- Responsible for achieving annual Volume & Profitability objectives in terms of primary & secondary sales.
- Expand Direct Coverage across Egypt according to the existing opportunities.
- Ensure that GT Fundamentals are applied by the distributors & make sure that the four POP drivers are executed in the market.
- Align the GT Yearly Activity calendar with the Trade Marketing department & ensure that the ROI of each activity is applied in terms of incremental volume.
- Enhance Distributor Sales Team Capability by providing ongoing training by RFC regional managers.
- Manage implementation & development of distributors reporting System to match RFC standards from the output report.
- Proper Implementation of Hand Held in Distributors Management System.
- Participate in the Commercial Planning process through developing accurate forecasts & customer plans.
- Work together with Brand & Channel Plans with the distributors to ensure route coverage, competitor activity & search for new opportunities across regions.
- Collaborate with the Marketing Team to ensure that the marketing support is available for promotions, in order to improve the visibility of the brand.
- Ensure Implementation of Distributors Operational KPI's & Route to market efficiency.
- Leverage GT Portfolio by Launching & introducing new Products throughout the market & follow up on the availability, performance & pricing.
Job Requirements
- Previous experience as business development manager minimum 5 years.
- From 5-7 years experience in General Trade
- Minimum age 35
- Fluent English.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent research & marketing experience.
- Time management and planning skills.
- Experience in pharmaceutical or medical companies is highly preferable.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability in building relationships with professionals of all organizational levels.