Sales and Distribution Manager at Sujimoto Construction Limited

Job Description

• Sujimoto Group is the NO 1. Luxury real estate company in Africa and we are looking for the best Sales and Distribution Manager with a creative problem-solving skillset to direct the distribution or movement of a product or service to our elite customers.
• You will be required to coordinate sales and distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives.

Job Functions

• Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales team
• Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company’s customer base and ensure it’s strong presence
• Own recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives
• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
• Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status
• Use IT systems to manage stock levels, delivery times and transport costs
• Use associated information systems to coordinate and control the order cycle
• Use data from IT systems to evaluate performance and quality and to plan improvements
• Allocate and manage staff resources according to changing needs
• Manage staff
• Lliaise and negotiate with customers and suppliers
• Develop business by gaining new contracts, analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions
• Continually try to improve and develop business performance within the constraints of legislation, fuel costs and rising environmental pressures
• Implement health and safety procedures
• Work on new supply strategies.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, Business Administration or any related field. A Master’s degree is a Plus.
• Minimum of 10 years cognate experience in managing marketing, sales and distribution.
• Strong sales and marketing background
• Minimal Knowledge of digital marketing channels such as ,SEO, Social Media Display and affiliate marketing channels
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and Word).
• Ability to work independently and not be micromanaged.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.