Head of Sales and Marketing at Skills Global

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing strategies and marketing plans
• Negotiate pricing guidelines by individual accounts or stores/ supermarkets within set parameters.
• Ensure that set sales targets are achieved by developing and managing a team of sales team including training, setting targets and providing operational support
• Evaluate market trends, gather competitor information, and identify trends that affect current and future growth of sales volumes.
• Ensure quality customer service and maintain effective relationships with new and existing customers.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly performance reports,
• Benchmark and implement best practices in sales and marketing,
• Liaise regularly with departments to ensure product availability is in line with sales orders and other requirements.
• Manage all sales-related data to provide the management with accurate reports.
• Promote a positive corporate image
• Ensure reports are compiled and presented as agreed or requested.

Requirements

• Degree in Sales and Marketing or a related field. A diploma or certificate in Sales & Marketing added advantage
• Three (3) years of experience in FMCG preferably milk companies
• Valid BCE driving license with at least 3 years of driving experience
• Computer literate with excellent presentation, communication, negotiation, persuasive and analytical skills
• Knowledge of sales and marketing dynamics in FMCG as well as a good understanding of brand positioning and market segmentation.