Neighbourhood / Golden Outlet Channel Sales Manager at PZ Cussons

Job Purpose

• Implement the sales strategy to deliver agreed business objectives within assigned Neighbourhood
• Must be able to influence, inspire and drive performance without having direct management responsibility for distributor staff

Context / Scope

• A key contributor to the success of the PZ Cussons commercial strategic plan; demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand building activity.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage VSR and achievement of their secondary sales
• Expand Coverage in the Neighbourhood outlets  
• Provide availability of MSL in the Neighbourhood outlets
• Coaching and accompaniment of VSR
• Effective promo management in the Neighbourhood outlets
• Ensure SFA parameters are tracked and achieved
• Drive excellent brand visibility through picture of success and implementation
• Market intelligence gathering and competitor activity monitoring and report timely.

Measurement/Performance Indicators ​

• Coverage
• Achieve secondary sales target
• Weighted distribution target
• Agreed VSR coaching & Accompaniment.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed
Qualifications:

• First Degree in any discipline
• Computer Literacy.

Experiences (What experience brings success to this role):

• Minimum of 1 year experience in marketing or sales, and over this period has successfully delivered on KPIs.
• Direct experience of PZ Cussons Way of selling capabilities with a focus on Sales Driver execution at the point of purchase (QDVP), Outlet Segmentation and Managing Relationships including structured call, persuasive selling and brand passion.

Knowledge (What does the person need to know):

• Good knowledge of business objectives and priorities.
• Experienced driver with valid license
• Knowledge of Field Sales Management and Market Intelligence.
• PZ Cussons Leadership competencies.

Internal & External Relationships:

• Zonal Manager
• Marketing/Sales/Channel/Supply Chain/Finance/HR team
• Customers
• PZ Marketing & Sales network.