BUSINESS HEAD DISTRIBUTION

Job Description : BUSINESS HEAD DISTRIBUTION ZAMBIA - Recruit, hire, train, and lead a high-performing team of automotive sales professionals to achieve and exceed sales targets for 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers. - Develop and implement sales strategies, including GTM/RTM planning, pricing, promotional campaigns (BTL/ATL), and aggressive market expansion to drive market share, profitability, and dealer network growth. - Set sales goals, forecast stocks , prepare budgets/plans aligned with annual objectives, and compile regular reports on performance, competitor analysis, and market trends. - Coach team on best practices for closing deals, customer relationship management (CRM), inventory control, and after-sales service; step in to resolve key customer issues. - Lead nationwide distribution, and salesforce, explore growth opportunities, ensure resource adequacy, and maintain relationships with partners, vendors, suppliers, and dealers. - Conduct regular sales meetings, gather/analyze data, and travel extensively across respective provinces/country. - Focus on customer satisfaction, innovative campaigns. Business Head - Additional Expectations - Own full P&L accountability by preparing accurate monthly top-line and bottom-line reports, conducting variance analysis against budgets, driving cost optimization initiatives, and leveraging P&L insights for sustainable profitability and growth. - Demonstrate hands-on experience scaling operations in African automotive markets. - Excel in cross-functional leadership, integrating sales, marketing, and support functions to build robust business ecosystems. - Bring strategic vision to expand dealer networks, optimize supply chains, and navigate competitive landscapes effectively. - Ensure the company has adequate and suitable resources to complete its activities. - Assess overall company performance against strategic objectives. - Champion strategic direction for logistics, finance, HR, and administrative functions. Candidate Profile : - Postgraduate degree (Associate/Bachelor's in Sales, Marketing, or Management preferred). - 15+ years in sales/marketing within automotive distribution (2/3-wheelers), consumer durables, or FMCG; proven track record heading sales/marketing functions with strong leadership experience in African markets. - Expertise in automotive business processes, with sound commercial acumen, analytical skills, and knowledge of inventory control, CRM platforms, digital marketing, distributor handling and B2B sales. - Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; outgoing, service-focused, creative, and innovative thinker with a pleasing personality. - Willingness to relocate/travel outside India; Portuguese or French language skills an added advantage; immediate joining preferred. - Familiarity with Ethiopia, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Malawi, Angola, or other similar African markets essential. Key Skills: - Sales Strategy & Leadership - Team Management & Coaching - CRM, Digital Marketing & Customer Relationship Management - Competitor Analysis & Market Forecasting - BTL/ATL Marketing & Brand Building - Dealer Network Expansion & GTM/RTM Planning - Budgeting, Reporting & P&L Management - After-Sales Service & Supply Chain - B2B Sales and Account Management.

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