Job Opportunity at Lorache Consulting for National Sales Manager

Lorache Consulting, is currently seeking to employ suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:


Job Title: National Sales Manager (Imported Wines and Spirits)
Location: Lagos
Job Descriptions 

• Coordinate all sales and distribution activities and other incidental responsibilities of stock control, security and cost within all region across the country.
• Prepare sales plan and targets (daily, weekly and monthly)for each and every member of the team by route, channels and by brand
• Review sales with team members, line manager and customers on daily, weekly, monthly ,quarterly bases as the case may be
• Coach and mentor team members to improve efficiency and maintain discipline within the sales force
• Recommends product lines by identifying new product opportunities, and/or product, packaging, and service changes; surveying consumer needs and trends; tracking competitors.
• Identify current and future trends that appeal to consumers.
• Maintains and expands customer base by counselling district sales representatives; building and maintaining rapport with key customers; identifying new customer opportunities.
• Recommends product lines by identifying new product opportunities, and/or product, packaging, and service changes; surveying consumer needs and trends; tracking competitors.
• Implements trade promotions by publishing, tracking, and evaluating trade spending.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks.
• Regular and accurate reports rendition.
• Market intelligence (monitor competitive activities and give feedback)
• Responsible for managing the stock level by brands, by location according to the minimum and maximum agreed levels, at all times, in order to minimize OOS
• Conduct appraisals for direct reports; recommend staff for promotions and non performers for sanctions to the Group HR.
• Responsible for ensuring regular and appropriate maintenance of all assets (bikes, vans, cars, etc).
• Liaise with Regional Logistics Officer to ensure regular maintenance and functionality of assets to avoid stoppage of sales operations.
• Monitor the expenses versus budget and control the expense accounts of the area with the group accountant

Requirements 

• Candidate must be from renown fmcg that deals with imported wines and spirit strictly
• With minimum of 10 years experience from an alcoholic brand.
• Must have leadership skills and people management

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application and CV’s to: jobs@lorachegroup.com

Deadline  16th June, 2016.