Territory Sales Manager (Benue) at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc Full Time

Job Title: Territory Sales Manager

Job Requisition ID: JR000565
Location: Benue
Job type: Full time
Level: Grade 6
Department: Sales / Commercial

Department Strategic Objectives

• Lead in the delivery of customer and field sales business objectives towards the achievement of the overall organisation business and growth objectives

Job Purpose

• Work with the Distributor/Distributor sales team to deliver agreed business objectives within assigned territory.

Context / Scope

• A key contributor to the success of the PZ Cussons commercial strategic plan with an effective and flexible field sales force; demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand building activity.

Key Accountabilities

• Achieve agreed business objectives/KPIs for the territory( Sell-out, Focus Brands, NPD listing, POP deployment, promotions etc.)
• Implement outlet coverage strategy in assigned territory, enlist and keep updated database of relevant outlets.
• Achieve sales drivers (Quality, Distribution, Visibility, Price/promotion) objectives for the territory.
• Manage and review the activities of the Secondary Sales Force in assigned territory
• Work with Area Sales Manager to develop Joint Business Plan of customers in assigned territory.
• Monitor and manage execution of all Promotional /launch/ agencies activities in assigned territory.
• Lead Market intelligence gathering and competitor activity monitoring and report timely.

Measurement / Performance Indicators

• Target vs. Actual monthly/yearly performance (sell-out,e, KPIs
• Timely and quality of execution of trade and marketing activities in assigned territory)
• Implementation of Territory Coverage Strategy
• Achievement of Quality, Distribution, Visibility, Price/promotion targets.

Internal & External Relationships:

• Area Sales Manager
• Marketing/Sales/Channel/Supply Chain/Finance/HR team
• Customers
• Agencies
• PZ Marketing & Sales network.

Responsible to:

• Area Sales Manager.

Responsible for:

• Van Sales Representative / Open Market Sales Representative.
• Must be able to influence, inspire and drive performance without having direct management responsibility for distributor staff.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Qualifications:

• First Degree in any discipline
• Computer Literacy

Experiences: (What experience brings success to this role)

• Minimum of 1 year experience in marketing or sales, and over this period has successfully delivered on KPIs.
• Direct experience of PZ Cussons Way of selling capabilities with a focus on Sales Driver execution at the point of purchase (QDVP), Outlet Segmentation and Managing Relationships including structured call, persuasive selling and brand passion.

Knowledge: (What does the person need to know)

• Good knowledge of business objectives and priorities.
• Experienced driver with valid license
• Knowledge of Field Sales Management and Market Intelligence.
• PZ Cussons Leadership competencies.

Functional or Technical / Business Skills: (What can the holder do)

• Commercial Acumen: Emerging
• Customer Management: Emerging
• Negotiation Skills: Emerging
• In Market Execution: Emerging
• Selling Skills: Emerging
• Sales Drivers: Emerging
• Channel Strategy: Emerging
• Communication / Interpersonal skills: Developed
• IT Skills: Developed.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.