Distribution Manager at Randstad Construction Property Engineering

Distribution Manager - Beverages 

Nigeria, Africa 

Salary:  Negotiable 

Exciting Distribution Manager role with a large multibillion-dollar FMCG company based in Nigeria, Africa.  Are you an ambitious Distribution Manager with a strong, structured sales background looking to step up to a Tier 1 organisation?  If you have local experience - specifically Beverages, we want to hear from you!  Our client is a leading global powerhouse in the Food & Beverage scene.  They’re offering great career development programs, amazing offices and much much more. 

Only candidates with FMCG/Beverages experience will be considered.

As the Distribution Manager, your responsibilities would be to maximize and increase sales and margin whilst ensuring the company profile remains high across the relevant sales area.  You will be executing Distribution and Trade Marketing targets for the assigned region. 

Responsibilities / Tasks:

• Supporting the Business Planning Process with Line Manager and “DP”
• Supporting the development and implementation of the Trade Marketing Calendar and Commercial Annex with Line Manager and “DP”
• Tracking and Reporting of Key Performance Indicators relating to the Trade Marketing Calendar and the Commercial Annex.
• Building strong relationships throughout all departments within the DP.  Supporting them in better driving, managing and evaluating trade initiatives.
• Ensuring DP implementation of the Perfect Store standards per channel.
• Coaching and working with DP Sales Force in-classroom and in-field to produce executional excellence.
• Supplying data for internal reporting processes

   

Candidate Requirements: 

• University degree is a must
• Smart thinker, quick learner, proven operational achiever with strong business acumen
• Excellent influencer with negotiation skills
• Highly numerate and analytical
• Clear and proven ability to implement successful trade marketing plans
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation and training ability
• Creative mind, outgoing personality and friendly
• Able to work independently with responsibility, and be organized - Result oriented
• Experience with basic administrative programs, Windows, Lotus Notes and Internet Browsers, Word, PowerPoint, Excel,
• In-depth knowledge of trade and competitive environment
• Fluency in English (Other Languages may be required according to Country)
• Minimum 4 years of sales experience in consumer goods industry (beverage preferred)