Sales and Marketing Manager Job in Arusha, Tanzania

Sales and Marketing Manager – Arusha, Tanzania

Our client, a Beverage Producing, Packing and Distribution Company based in Arusha, Tanzania is looking for a National Sales and Marketing manager.
 

The successful candidate will be in charge of managing the sales and marketing of the company’s products. 

She/he must have relevant experience in a similar position working in a beverage company and be willing to relocate to Arusha Tanzania.

 

Key Responsibilities;

• Responsible for the achievement of the national sales targets on a month by month basis.


• Supervision of area sales managers and distribution partners.


• Set up and communicate sales targets to area sales managers and distribution partners.


• Develop sales strategies to improve company market share.


• Develop appropriate quarterly & annual marketing plans.


• Coordinate proper use of company resources to ensure sure sales results.


• Formulate all sales policies, practices and procedures for efficient running of the department.


• Obtain profitable results through the sales team.


• Develop, motivate, counsel, coach and facilitate the sales team.


• Provide monthly results assessment of sales staff’s productivity.


• Manage the sales administration function, operational performance, reporting processes and systems.


• Advising senior management on maximizing business relationships.


• Devise prices of new products and review prices for existing products.


• Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional budgets.


• Conduct market research and new products development.


• Monitor, review and report on all department activities and results.


• Plan and implement an appraisal system for the sales team member.

Qualifications;

• Must have a Bachelor Degree or its equivalent in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field.


• Must have a minimum of 8 years’ professional experience in a reputable organization in similar position.


• Excellent understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including formal presentation skills.


• Extensive knowledge of sales and marketing strategies.


• Excellent computer skills include Excel and skills in database management and record keeping.


• Strong leadership skills, hands on and business minded.


• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.


• A Masters Degree in Business Administration will be an added advantage.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh.150,000 – 250,000/= Plus Company car, fuel & airtime (Approx. 1,500 – 2,500 USD) depending on experience

Deadline: 22st January 2016   

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: 

Blixen Court, Karen road, 

Karen.

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****