Group Sales Manager

Job Description : GROUP SALES MANAGER UAE Experience: Minimum 15 years Industry: FMCG This position requires willingness to travel extensively, mostly on the African continent; and may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. Duties · Planning and managing new production launches. · Research and develop new Markets for organic growth · Continuously monitor competitor activities, conduct competitor analysis, keep abreast of market trends · Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of sales, methods, costs, and results · Assist in the developing and managing of sales and marketing budgets · Prepare and submit sales and marketing plans, budgets, progress reports and annual sales reports · Implement the approved short- and long-term goals and objectives · Manage, train, and improve CRM software where necessary Must have a Sales and Marketing or Business qualification at the level of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Experience in strategic planning and execution, be knowledgeable on structuring sales quota goals and revenue expectations. Must have good writing and verbal communication; most importantly interpersonal skills with the ability to work in diversified group and to motivate teams. Fluency in French language and tobacco industry experience will be an advantage.

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