Territory Sales Manager at PZ Cussons

Principal Accountabilities:

• Key Distributor management to deliver positive ROI.
• Efficient supervision of Secondary sales team to drive products availability/Performance management
• Retail account management and creation
• To set territory sales targets & objectives from the overall business targets and objectives
• Coaching and accompaniment with Directs reports to enhance efficiency
• Managing outlets-ensure proper servicing, settle disputes, handle complaints, communicate trade promotions and consumer promotions, oversee merchandising and manage payment terms.
• Develop Distribution-add new markets, new outlets, new beats, new yans, handcarts, trikes and bikes.
• Meet secondary sales volume and target for the territory
• Manage KD Staff-sales reps and KPO, Review them daily.
• Manage KD Warehouse- maintain FIFO, Stacking norm
• Market visit-At least 12 full days per month, accompanied call with each SR at least one full day in a month.

Requirements

• Possess a university degree in any discipline, preferably in Business Administration.
• Possess two to three years experience within a reputable/multinational company.
• Be a computer expert especially in MS Word, Excel & Power Point.
• Have strong numerical skills.
• excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be a team player with the ability to drive the team to unsurpassed success.
• Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location.
• Previous experience of working in a food industry (preferably edible oil sector) would be advantageous.