National Sales Manager - Zambia

roomLusaka

business_centerFull Time

book1 Direct Reports

bookmark Manager

directions_carDriving License Not Required

flagOnly Open to Tanzanian Nationals

access_timeExpiring in 44 Days

businessFMCG, Retail & Wholesale

Summary

This is a pivotal role responsible for leading and optimizing the entire sales ecosystem, as well as execution of the sales strategy. This includes overseeing Sales-In (sales  to distributors, managed through the CXC (Customer Contact Centre), Distributor Managers and Distributor Specialists) and Sales-Out (sales from distributors to retailers, driven by District Managers and Sales Managers).

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for Topline NR performance through mix management and volume target acheivement
  • Lead Sales-In through the CXC, Distributor Managers and Distributor Specialists, ensuring strong distributor performance and achievement of targets.
  • Drive Sales-Out through District Managers and Sales Managers, focusing on market coverage, retail performance, and trade execution excellence.
  • Manage all sales performance scorecard KPIS related to both means and results
  • Responsible for sales resourcing ensuring efficient and effective route planning, market coverage and task effectiveness of BDRs
  • Conduct weekly Sales & RTM PMOs to align results with objectives, monitor progress, and adapt to market dynamics.
  • Lead the Commercial Digitalization Journey, driving innovation in sales processes and RTM strategies.
  • Actively participate in S&OE discussions with Supply and Logistics to ensure supply alignment, prevent stock-outs, and optimize product mix.
  • Manage and control the Distributor Compensation Model, ensuring alignment with business objectives and incentivizing performance, enhancing our cost to serve and market presence.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors and key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
  • Develop, coach, and inspire the sales, CXC and RTM teams, building strong foundational capability while fostering a high-performance culture.

Education and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or any related fields

Characteristics

  • Strategic and analytical thinking with a focus on execution.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, with strong understanding of human resources processes.
  • High levels of resilience, reliable, hardworking and self-driven
  • Adaptability to dynamic market conditions and ability to make swift decisions.
  • Collaborative mindset with cross-functional alignment capabilities, strong communicator.
  • Strong focus on driving digital transformation in sales and RTM.

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FMCG, Retail & Wholesale: 5 Years

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