Sales and Marketing Manager - Lusaka - Lusaka, Zambia
- Harare, Zimbabwe
Job Details
Job ID: | #17641 |
Job Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
Company Type | FMCG (Milling) |
Job Role | Sales and Marketing Manager - Lusaka |
Joining Date | ASAP |
Employment Type | Full Time |
Monthly Salary | Neg |
Preferred Candidate
Career Level | Middle Management |
Years of Experience | 3 |
Residence Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
Gender | Not Specified |
Nationality | Zambian or Resident |
Degree | Degree |
Job Description
Promoting the company's existing brands and introducing new products to the market.
Analyzing budgets, preparing annual budget plans, scheduling expenditures, and ensuring that the sales team meets their quotas and goals.
Researching and developing marketing opportunities and plans, understanding consumer requirements, identifying market trends, and suggesting system improvements to achieve the company's marketing goals.
Gathering, investigating, and summarizing market data and trends to draft reports.
Implementing new sales plans and advertising.
Recruiting, training, scheduling, coaching, and managing marketing and sales teams to meet sales and marketing human resource objectives.
Maintaining relationships with important clients by making regular visits, understanding their needs, and anticipating new marketing opportunities.
Staying current in the industry by attending educational opportunities, conferences, and workshops, reading publications, and maintaining personal and professional networks.
Key Skills
High-level communication and networking skills.
A passion for sales.
Understanding of commercial trends and marketing strategies.
Good project management skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Able to work on a team
Well organized and planned
Can design and execute a strategy for sales
Understanding and knowledge of sales and marketing.
Strong analytical, organizational, and creative thinking skills.
Knowledge of data analysis and report writing.
The ability to understand and follow company policies and procedures.
Required Skills
Knowledge of the different wheat products and a good background of the wheat flour market
Knowledge and Experience in maize procurement
Knowledge and experience in wheat procurement
A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Mathematics, Business Administration, or related field.
Minimum 3 years experience in marketing or sales.
Experience in management may be advantageous.