Market Development Partner at Nation Media Group PLC

Role overview:

The job holder will be responsible for maximizing newspapers sales opportunities through accurate orders setting, close customer contact and feedback from the distribution territory. We invite applicants who are result oriented, dynamic and self-driven with proven track records and attributes to excel in a highly competitive environment. The job holder will be based in Naivasha.

Key responsibilities

• Achieving revenue and volume budgets;
• Managing Returns /unsold copies;
• Organising and driving circulation operations through field sales visits to vendors and agents in order to maximize on opportunities for copy sales;
• Ensuring efficient management of the value chain;
• Identifying potential sales outlets and liaising with NCD for correct deliveries;
• Reviewing daily and weekly payments and ensuring that payments are made as per policy;
• Organising client relationship programmes in liaison with line manager.

Requirements

• Diploma in Business Management or a business-related field; At least 3 years' experience in FMCG 'environment; A valid riding license; Analytical, self -driven and love to be measured on performance; Demonstrable passion for sales and marketing;
• Understanding of the dynamics and complexity of print sales and circulation;
• People management skills.