Nestle East Africa Jobs Vacancies -Area Sales Supervisors

Job Title : Area Sales Supervisor
REPORT TO: Area Sales Manager
Location: Kampala
Country: Uganda
Job Description (Duties):

Job Purpose:

To effectively develop and manage an Area Sales and Merchandising organization, incorporating operational implementation of plans set by the Customer Business Teams, ensuring executional excellence and delivery of the in-store POP objectives for the Foods and Beverages, Confectionery and Nutrition Categories.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Development, Execution and Evaluation of Area Business Plan.
Achievement and monitoring of agreed area targets.
To effectively develop and manage the Area Operational Field Sales Force.
Management, Control and Development of Area Sales (Bicycle Sales Reps) and Merchandisers Agents.
Analysis and utilization of Key data by Area for Channel, category and customer.
Development of area customer relationships through monthly operational reviews.
Effective implementation of communication through weekly sales meetings with area sales force.
Complete all administrative duties, legibly and correctly, by the set deadlines, as detailed the sales representative appraisal report.
Identify and communicate new business opportunities and all competitor activity, to the Area Sales Manager via the weekly call sheet.
Negotiate and advise customers of price increases, new products and promotions.
Implementation and execution of customer plans and category POP drivers within the Area.


Necessary Qualifications:

Diploma in Business, Marketing or related field.
Nestle product knowledge.
3 years sales experience (including field based exposure)
Sound understanding of the Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry.
Sound negotiating skills.
Knowledge of financial implications and awareness.
High level of attention to detail.
Leadership quality and skills.

How to Apply:

If interested, please submit in person a typed up-to-date CV and application letter with copies of your academic papers to;

NFT Consult – Uganda,Kisozi Complex, Plot 6/8 Kyaggwe Road, Nakasero
Tel: +256 0414237904 / 24, 0312266904

If applying online, please send an email to nestlejobs@nftconsult.com. ( In the Subject line please indicate the position you are applying for i.e "Area Sales Supervisor")

Attach your CV and application letter ONLY; please merge them into ONE file in MS word or PDF format.

DO NOT attach scanned academic papers or documents when applying online.

Deadline: 12th April 2011