AREA SALES MANAGER AT TRADEDEPOT

About Company:

Top consumer goods producers as well as importers and local manufacturers use TradeDepot for a reason: the tens of thousands of retailers we service every day. TradeDepot enables manufacturers and key distributors keep their brands in stock on the shelves of millions of retail stores across Africa and other emerging markets. TradeDepot delivers an innovative route-to-market for the leading consumer goods producers in Africa. We handle the inventory, shipping, returns and customer service through our distribution facilities across Africa

Job Description:

As Area Sales Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales and expanding our market presence. You will be responsible for recruiting and retaining retail and wholesale customers in your assigned location(s). 

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment and retention of viable key distributor, wholesale and retail customers in assigned location(s) that will drive and sustain the growth of the portfolio across all channels.
• Achieve monthly GMV set target for the location(s) by the Key Distributors across all SKUs of assigned portfolios.
• Drive minimum number of lines per distributor orders.
• Manage inventory days from the distributor based on set target.
• Manage Secondary Sales Force in the assigned location(s) to drive numeric and weighted distribution.
• Work closely with the Regional Sales Manager to ensure best priced purchases across products in the category that can guarantee target achievement.
• Weekly market intelligence report.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary with a performance-based bonus structure.
• A leadership role within a dynamic and innovative team.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a rapidly expanding company.
• Access to industry-leading tools and technologies for sales.
• A collaborative culture that values creativity and initiative.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Skills:

• University degree or HND in any Discipline.
• 3+ years sales experience, demonstrated ability in managing sales teams and achieving growth targets.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent knowledge of Distributor channels and retail outlets, as well as best practices.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 04th April, 2025

Company Website

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified? Go to TradeDepot on forms.gle to apply