Sales Vacancies at Saro Lifecare Limited

Location: Ibadan

Job Description

• He ensures wholesales & retail customers in assigned open markets are served and SLC products are available & visible at the retail / wholesalers outlets in assigned open markets at all times.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepares route plan & adhere to it strictly.
• Develop & maintain customer list that capture Name, Contact Person, Address, and Phone Numbers of customers in assigned markets.
• Sell company products to current & potential wholesale / retail outlets & customers.
• Must be accountable of all the stocks in his/her custody
• Report issues relating to / satisfaction of customers, & consumers in assigned markets.
• Assist in the development (information generation) and implementation of marketing plans regarding his / her assigned territory.
• Merchandize & execute products display initiatives leading to the desired visibilities for company brands in the retail outlets trade channels.
• Must be able to drive and have a valid driving license

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess an OND or HND (Any Discipline)qualification
• Applicant must be fluent in English, language of Residence and Computer Literacy, with 0 - 2 years’ experience.
• Age - 20-30 years old

Special Skills & Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Smart
• Numeric
• Dutiful
• Computer literate
• Confident
• Outgoing
• Driven
• Must be resident in City of interest (Ibadan)
• Must be able to drive, and have a valid driver’s License.

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Job Description

• The Trade Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and implementing Saro Life Care trade promotion and pricing strategies.
• Trade plans should incorporate elements to address product/channel initiatives, pricing analytics, merchandising objectives, competitive activity, category dynamics and shopper insights.

Primary Responsibilities

• He/ She will manage the trade budget for Saro Life Care, developing strategies to optimize trade spend whilst working closely with the Sales team to assess and deploy funds to support new product placement, drive trial, repeat purchase and respond to competitive activities.
• He/ She will develop pricing strategies and tactics for Saro Life Care product portfolio to maximize sales performance and optimize business profitability in accordance with the business plan.
• He/ She will manage pricing and trade promotion administration including maintenance of price lists, promotional calendar, development and maintenance of trade promotion tracking tools.
• He/ She will lead the tracking and forecasting efforts for product demand for LIFE CARE products. Work closely with internal partners (Sales Team, Logistics, and Finance) to provide monthly product forecasts to ensure product availability and optimize supply chain efficiency.
• He/ She will lead the trade assessment and engagement process (Customer recruitment, distribution, shelving, and merchandising, pricing guidelines) and lead development of annual trade promotion plans, new product presentations and sell sheets for Field Sales use.
• He/ She will be responsible to developing and deploying compelling profit stories for Saro Life Care customers.

Courses/Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3-5 years' experience in FMCG industry with sales experience.
• Experience working with Trade Marketing in a CPG company.
• Strong technology skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills and adept at problem solving
• Understanding of retailer go to market strategies and tiers of trade /channel dynamics
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Required Age: 28 - 35 years.

Special Skills & Key Behavioral Competences
Key Attributes for the Job:

• Technical Competence - Track Record of Success in Salesmanship and Trade Marketing
• Speed & Aggression
• Integrity
• Shared Mind-set
• Strategic Thinking
• Accountability
• Customer Connection
• People Management and leadership