Area Sales Manager

Job Detail

Key Purpose Statement

The primary role of the Area Sales Manager is to deliver Volume and Revenue growth in all channels and to grow customer base and manage accounts and sales through their sales people.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Key Outputs and Accountabilities include, but not limited to:

Sales Execution Excellence : Ensure streamlined trade execution according to Route-To-Market (RTM) principles, across territories, to support for increased sales volume and market share
Revenue Growth : Achieve volume growth, nett sales revenue growth, and increased penetration of key packs across territories
Sales Team Development : Build a high-performing, motivated, frontline sales team by providing coaching and training
Customer Relationships : Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through effective communication and service delivery
Effective Resource Utilization : Ensure the right tools, resources, and promotional materials are distributed and used effectively across channels
Distributor Management : Commercial Sales management of Distributor volume targets and performance. Routine review of Volume vs Target; tactical plans for promotions and marketing activities. Ensure partners are well aware of commercial activities within their respective territorries

Skills, Experience & Education
Experience

A minimum of 5 years of previous sales experience or equivalent FMCG experience.
A minimum of 1 year’s experience managing teams

Education

Skills:

Coaches and mentors team members, providing opportunities for growth and development
Strong understanding of FMCG sales practices, RTM principles, and market execution standards
Resolves disputes equitably, finding common ground in challenging situations
Engages with a wide range of people and builds effective relationships within and outside the organization
Builds lasting relationships with customers and meets their expectations
Skilled in negotiating terms with minimal disruption to relationships, balancing assertiveness and diplomacy
Demonstrates determination to achieve goals despite setbacks, constantly pushing for results
Able to clearly communicate in various formats and styles, ensuring key messages are effectively conveyed
Demonstrated ability to use digital platforms for sales optimization, along with the capability to interpret and act on sales reports