Regional Sales Manager

Job Description : RSM DUBAI Reporting to the Director of International Sales, this person will; · Work closely with the Director of International Sales to build and execute the strategic direction for the region across all channels to achieve volume and market share in the short to medium term · Building the framework and route to market across MEA, with a focus on key markets in the region to begin with before expanding into other markets · Setup distribution networks; hire distributors, train the teams and educate them on the portfolio · Build brand equity in the region and work closely with distributors to build an in store presence · Leverage data to understand trends & opportunities to discuss NPDs with the HQ · Work closely with internal stakeholders e. g. PA and Legal on introducing the product into different markets · Conduct regular market visits in key areas across the region to understand competition and visit key accounts alongside the distributor to build relationships and drive sell out The Successful Applicant To apply for this role, it is necessary to have the following experience; · Between 10-15 years of FMCG Sales and Commercial experience in the Middle East · Atleast 7 years of distribution management experience across the region with experience in markets including GCC, Levant, South Africa (Ideally MEA) · Experience in setting up distribution across some of these markets for existing multinationals or large scale regional businesses, or a track record in scaling up businesses from scratch and increasing revenue through expansion and wide spread distribution · P&L management of distributors, forecasting, strong financial analysis skills · Category management or trade marketing experience as this person will be building the brand in store from scratch Although there is a strategic element in this role, this individual will be expected to be on the move opening new markets. You will be managing distributors, key accounts, trade marketing as a standalone individual with support from the HQ based remotely.

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