Regional Brand Executive at Simba Group

Key Responsibilities

• Market Understanding
• Research and understand the Local and Regional Brand Objectives, strategies and plans;
• Research and understand the identified areas in the region that the Company can market & distribute to, and keep up to date with additional regions that may be included in the future;
• Research and understand the Regulatory Requirements of all territories within the region to facilitate new business opportunities and Business Expansion in the Regions;
• Research, understand and gain competitor information files, competitor trade activities & pricing analyses;
• Research, establish liaison, conduct business reviews and recommend Distributor Shortlist;
• Liaise with Regional Distributors
• Engage Regional Distributors on agreed Terms of Reference;
• Serve as Liaison between Distributor and Company ensuring orders, shipments and issues resolution are timely;
• Suggest areas of the Regional business model that can be improved and recommend solutions
• Growth & Management of Brand Portfolio
• Responsible for the growth of the brands in the Region;
• Assist in developing the annual brand plan aligned to the Market requirements complete with market objectives and strategies in support of budget achievement;
• Look for new opportunities and sales channels for growth;
• Contribute to the competitive differentiation and positioning of company's brands in the Region;
•  Assist in the creation of marketing plans by Regions
• Develop, submit and present monthly reports on activities, achievement of objectives and plans in the region
• Tender Management
• Relationship building with key stakeholders in the Region e.g. government, MDAs;
• Assist Regional Sales Managers with the preparation and submission of the Tender package;
• Relationship building with decision makers in the Region to secure purchase orders;
• Serve as liaison between Company & Local and Regional Contacts providing feedback regarding Purchase Orders & resolution of any issues.

Desired Experience & Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Marketing or business management
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position
• Experience in identifying target audiences and support in developing effective campaigns
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A critical thinker with good presentation skills.
• Good understanding of research methods and data analysis