Sales and Distribution Manager 263 views

Our client in the FMCG sector is looking for a suitable candidate to fill in the position mentioned above.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keeping in contact with existing customers in person and by phone

• Making appointments with and meeting new customers

• Agreeing sales, prices, contracts and payments

• Meeting sales targets

• Promoting new products and any special deals

• Advising customers about delivery schedules and after-sales service

• Recording orders and sending details to the sales office

• Giving feedback on sales trends

• Oversee warehouse operations.

• Oversee the transportation of goods from production site to consumer to client.

• Develop and implement a logistics process.

• Inventory goods that arrive from manufacturer.

• Review and approve purchase orders.

• Handle incoming raw materials

• Deploy truck drivers.

• Monitor progress of major shipments to ensure receipt.

• Direct the activities of logistics division.

• Ensure goods are stored properly and at the right temperature.

• Conduct market research to learn about the demand for different goods. Convince retailers to carry their products.

• Determine what goods sell best to commercial businesses and consumers.

• Decide appropriate quantities of items to stock.

• Put together catalogues advertising products.

• Visit retailers to demonstrate products.

• Negotiate contracts and prices.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 5 years commercial experience in leading a Sales & Distribution function for a brand or range of products

• Must have current experience in leading a sales function across consumer related products

• Excellent experience in building relationships with new customers and enhancing existing relationships to maximize sales & margin returns

• Ability to understand competitive analysis and be a knowledge base for the product range

• The job will be based in the southern region

Duties And Responsibilities

• Keeping in contact with existing customers in person and by phone

• Making appointments with and meeting new customers

• Agreeing sales, prices, contracts and payments

• Meeting sales targets

• Promoting new products and any special deals

• Advising customers about delivery schedules and after-sales service

• Recording orders and sending details to the sales office

• Giving feedback on sales trends

• Oversee warehouse operations.

• Oversee the transportation of goods from production site to consumer to client.

• Develop and implement a logistics process.

• Inventory goods that arrive from manufacturer.

• Review and approve purchase orders.

• Handle incoming raw materials

• Deploy truck drivers.

• Monitor progress of major shipments to ensure receipt.

• Direct the activities of logistics division.

• Ensure goods are stored properly and at the right temperature.

• Conduct market research to learn about the demand for different goods. Convince retailers to carry their products.

• Determine what goods sell best to commercial businesses and consumers.

• Decide appropriate quantities of items to stock.

• Put together catalogues advertising products.

• Visit retailers to demonstrate products.

• Negotiate contracts and prices.

Qualifications And Experience

• A minimum of 5 years commercial experience in leading a Sales & Distribution function for a brand or range of products

• Must have current experience in leading a sales function across consumer related products

• Excellent experience in building relationships with new customers and enhancing existing relationships to maximize sales & margin returns

• Ability to understand competitive analysis and be a knowledge base for the product range

• The job will be based in the southern region