Vendease is a fast-moving consumer goods e-procurement platform for B2B clients in Nigeria, with a mission to ensure hotels & restaurants are free to focus on catering for their customers. We take the problem of food supply-availability and quality off restaurant owners, so that they can focus on serving their customers. As an online marketplace, we give res...
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Core Responsibilities Sales Strategy & Operations: Develop and execute sales strategies for poultry, seafood, and other fresh products, ensuring widespread distribution and growth.
Supplier & Importer Relations: Manage and cultivate relationships with suppliers and importers to guarantee a consistent supply of high-quality fresh products. Supply Chain Management: Implement and oversee supply chain strategies that maintain product freshness and optimize delivery.
Regulatory Compliance : Ensure all operations comply with both local and international regulations related to the import and sale of fresh products.
Required Skills & Competencies
Industry Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of the fresh products sector, especially poultry and seafood, and understanding of import regulations.
Project Management- Plan, forecast and manage all Fresh backward integration projects with the team.
Negotiation: Excellent negotiation skills with experience in managing supplier and importer relationships.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to use data and analytics for decision-making and strategy formulation.
Strategic Insight & Customer Centricity: Demonstrate the ability to think long-term and globally, ensuring decisions prioritise customer satisfaction and engagement.
Ownership & Accountability: Exhibit a strong sense of ownership and accountability, making decisions with the company's long-term interest in mind, and seeing projects through from inception to completion.
Innovative Problem-Solving: Display inventiveness, simplicity in solutions, and the ability to
tackle complex challenges with creative problem-solving.
Adaptability & Continuous Learning: Show eagerness to learn new technologies and business models, adapting quickly to changing environments and acquiring new skills to stay ahead.
Team Leadership & Development: Commitment to hiring, mentoring, and motivating the best talent, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
Hands-on Leadership: Willingness to directly engage with field activities and travel across the country to ensure strategy implementation and team alignment.
Technical Skills
Advanced Analytics & Insight Generation: Proficiency in utilising advanced analytics to
generate insights and inform strategy, with a keen eye on market trends and customer behaviour.
Financial Management & Budgeting: Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation to maximise ROI and drive growth.
Data Analysis : Proficient in data analysis tools and methodologies to monitor sales performance and market trends.
Financial Acumen : Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial management skills to oversee departmental budgets effectively.
CRM Proficiency: Experience with CRM systems to enhance customer relationships and sales tracking.
Sales Strategy & Execution: Deep understanding of fresh sales strategies and the ability to implement effective sales processes.
Requirements
Minimum 6 years in leadership roles within the fresh sector, with a proven track record in
sales management, managing a team of at least 10.
Proven track record of achieving growth targets.
Experience in the fresh industry is a must.
Experience with end-to-end go-to-market strategies is a plus.
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