Area Sales Representative Job at FMCG Industry - Career Opportunity in Kenya
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Vacancy title:
Area Sales Representative

Jobs at:
FMCG Industry

Deadline of this Job:
Open untill filled  

Duty Station:
Nairobi , Kenya , East Africa , 254

Summary
Date Posted: 08th January 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time , Currency: Ksh

 

JOB DETAILS:

Responsibilities
• Achieve monthly and annual sales targets of assigned areas/customers, as agreed with the supervisors.
• Promote, seek and secure timely sales orders for company products and participate in agreed sales and marketing events within the allocated territory.
• To keep assigned distributors, wholesalers and key accounts in area of jurisdiction aligned to the agreed plans and ensure product availability in all outlets within the assigned area.
• Identify new distributors and recommend their appointment.
• Timely collection and accounting for all sales proceeds.
• Timely submission of customer orders.
• Penetration into new markets, develop existing markets through existing and new product listing.
• Contribute in planning and implementation of departmental sales and marketing plans.
• Proposing changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Recommend and execute promotional activities on approval.
• Monitor and report customer service levels and product quality for remedial action.
• Prepare and maintain a record of sales activities and other related market activities including, counterfeits competition and advice management accordingly.
• Supervise and give on the job training to sales representatives in assigned area and ensure efficient and effective execution of their daily tasks.
• Ensure designated customers in designated area are within the approved credit terms.
• Consolidate weekly sales reports, daily call sheets and other related market activities including competitor activities.
• Ensure optimum utilization of vehicle allocated and keep it clean.
• In liaison with the Area Sales Representative, supervise merchandisers in assigned area and ensure efficient and effective execution of their daily tasks.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Deputy Sales & Marketing Manager or any other authorized superior.
Qualifications
• Diploma in Marketing Management, Business Management or related field.
• Degree in business related field (Added Advantage)
Experience
• Strong proven track record of sales and marketing experience in a fast moving consumer goods (FMCG).
• Hands on experience of merchandising and promotional activities.
• Be computer literate in MS Office packages.
• Minimum experience of two years in managing, distributors, modern and traditional trade.
• A clean valid driving license with a minimum of 1 year driving experience.
Skills
• Strong communication skills, Presentation skills, negotiation skills, Interpersonal skills, self-initiation, supervision skills.
• High integrity.

 

Job application procedure
Please send your CV to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke 

 

Job Info
Job Category: Sales jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Open Until Filled
Duty Station: kenya
Posted: 08-01-2019
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 08-01-2019
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 08-01-2069
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