Vacancy

Regional Manager North

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British-American Tobacco Mozambique is hiring a Regional Manager North, to be based in Nampula.

Duties
  • Develop and implement a regional sales and distribution plan which meets the company’s market, brand, volume and channel objectives by gaining the active support and loyalty of BAT customers
  • Manage key regional trade customers through the development and implementation of account strategies and plans through regular communication with the account team in order to maximise volume and share performance
  • Manage an efficient and effective regional sales and distribution team through on-job training, motivation and staff development in order that sales and distribution representation is superior to the competition in respect of both core and added value services
  • Ensure all Trade Marketing and Distribution plans and implementation strategies effectively articulate and align with the Trade Marketing and Distribution vision, philosophy and direction
  • Agree and establish the structure of the most effective distribution of company brands within the region in order to ensure that availability is maximised in line with brand strategies and the needs of the market by trade channel and outlet type
  • Develop and implement an effective presence marketing and promotion programme to achieve the highest in store visibility and sales performance for key strategic brands based on the needs and priorities of each trade channel and outlet type by gaining the active support of the trade
  • Establish close working relationships with the trade (formal and informal) in order to gain high levels of trade support and loyalty whilst enhancing understanding of the trading environment
  • Propose and agree and implement trading terms and conditions policy which is fair to all BAT customers and rewards performance in order that investment is directed at enhancing brand value and profitability
  • Keep area managers fully informed at all times of objectives, progress and future action plan in order that effective planning and in-market activities can be implemented
  • Implement cycle plan process ensuring the of cycle instructions by the field force team
  • Manage financial accounts and assets for the region to ensure that sales resources are secure and used in the most efficient and effective manner possible and key controls are implemented
  • Manage the collation, analysis, evaluation and dissemination of market and Trade Marketing and Distribution performance data to improve maximum competitive advantage
  • Provide sales and distribution information and reports on performance and accounts to ensure that the Trade Marketing and the Brand Marketing team are fully informed at all times
  • Manage the development and skills levels of the trade marketing and distribution organisation in order that appropriate succession plans are in place to meet the future needs of the organisation
Requisites
  • Degree in Business Management or Marketing or in any other relevant field
  • Approx. 2 years of experience as an Area Manager in an FMCG company that has incorporated a trade channel and account management approach
  • Experience in account management and negotiation
  • Good communicator
  • Good negotiation and influencing skills
  • Team leadership skills
  • Sound working knowledge of computer applications
  • Portuguese and English speaker
  • Understanding of logistics
Notes
  • Only short listed applicants will be contacted
  • Kindly reference the source of this job post: emprego.co.mz
How to Apply
1. Documentation
  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • References
2. Application
  • Send your Documentation via email to recrutamento_moz@bat.com with the Subject line "Northern Region Manager (Ref. BATRH13)"
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  • Published 04.03.2014
  • Expires 18.03.2014
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