Job Description

Position: FMCG Sales Manager

Location: Nairobi

Industry: Manufacturing and distribution (Juicy and snacks products)

Duties and key responsibilities:

• Adhere strictly to company pricing, offers, and discount strategies; always aiming to reduce investment levels in his/her section


• Be a master in persuasive selling and handling customer objections and endeavour always to respond to customer queries promptly


• Build distribution of all Company brands & SKUs (Stock Keeping Unit) in all outlets He/she covers.


• Uphold the coverage plan while achieving the target


• Build goodwill with the trade and exert all effort to help the trade resell our products prior to their expiry date


• Contributing to the strategic and tactical brand plan development and implementation of marketing plans and briefs


• Aligning customer Marketing Plans aligned with brand and commercial objectives and account plans.


• Attend all meetings as desired and to identify and record all action items, for follow-up and necessary action.


• Working with various internal and external teams (e.g. Commercial team, Brand Ambassadors, PR agencies e.t.c) to gather competitive and consumer insights.


• Conducting consumer research, competitive landscape scoping, as well as discussing with Brand Companies, and utilizing industry journals to inform the planning process for the assigned brand portfolio.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Diploma is sales and marketing or similar related field


• Minimum of 4 years of experience in FMCG products specifically juicy, mineral water, milk, biscuits and snacks products


• Sense of business and strategic agility


• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Word and Excel


• Strong leadership/management skills


• Strong Project Management skills


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent planning and organizing skills and the ability to meet deadlines


• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage and make best use of relationships at various levels


• Male candidates are encouraged to apply.


• Preferably have a car


• Flexible to move and travel within the region as the business dictates.

To apply, send your CV only to applications@flexi-personnel.com on or before 30th August 2021

Clearly indicate the exact position (FMCG Sales Manager) applied for and your minimum salary expectation on the subject line.

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