RSM WAR

Job Description : RSM WAR Regional Sales Manager will play an active and key role in managing a team across Sales locations to develop the branded Rice distribution business, increase market share of the current brands, and work on new product development. The Regional Sales Head will be responsible for the top line of the National Sales, by effectively managing, monitoring and leading functions such as Sales, Marketing, Logistics and P&L coordination. KEY ROLES 1. Oversight of sales operations for all states and all formats of Rice Distribution business across the country. 2. Develop strategies for growing into untapped market regions e.g. Western India. 3. Working closely with plant operations and logistics team for proper material requirement planning to ensure zero stock outs based on production and lead times as well as forecasted demand in local markets. 4. Working directly with sales & marketing personnel to sensitize regions and markets with less awareness of products through marketing strategies. 5. Coordination of meetings with key customers, and regular follow-up with customers across the Region, adding to the existing Sales set up. 6. Ensuring route to market is efficient and timely and the channel distribution is appropriately suited for a basket of products/varieties in Rice Segment. 7. Managing promotional/marketing events 8. Management and training of employees, incl. sales representatives and merchandizers 9. Oversight of logistics coordination for customer deliveries through distributors (local) or 3PL providers (export) Coordinating with marketing agencies and internal team members to build brands, promotion strategies including social media and all BTL Activities across markets QUALIFICATIONS 1. Relevant degrees and qualifications in Business Administration with concentrations in Business/Marketing or related fields 2. Experience of 10-15 years in the field of Food & Beverages Sales and marketing and preferably Rice 3. Strong Communication & Diplomacy Skills 4. Knowledge of Customer Service Skills 5. Innovator and a candidate who can think outside the box 6. Co-coordinating conferences, exhibitions and other marketing events. 7. Proficient in MS Office Suite namely Word, Excel & Powerpoint 8. Experience with Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator a plus 9. Experience in a branded food & beverage industry would be a plus 10. Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects 11. Ability to complete projects timely (deadline driven) and accurately is critical 12. Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills 13. Ability to work well with others (teamwork) in a fast paced and dynamic environment 14. The role requires a hands-on and independent-minded individual Consummate professional with the highest integrity and ethical standards Who can apply : open to Nigerians and Indian Expatriates

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