South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited a State Corporation under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries,has a primary mandate to increase National sugar production, reduce dependence on sugar imports, create employment opportunities and enhance regional and national development in line with national development goals articulated in the Vision 2030.
The Board and Management of SonySugar plans to recruit qualified, dynamic, visionary and dedicated persons of high integrity to fill vacant positions so as to realize the vision “To be the leading manufacturer of sugar and associated products in Africa”:
Sales Operations Manager
Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Business Development, the incumbent will develop and manage the Company’s sales strategies, sales services and sales resources to maximize product sales.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Develop the company sales and distribution strategies in liaison with the Head of Marketing & Business Development.
- Generate and control the overall department annual budget in liaison with the Head of Marketing & Business Development.
- Develop and communicate sales targets by category of trade and monitor achievement.
- Maintain up to date sales system to facilitate selling i.e sales ledger, day books, dispatch, stock availability and sales reconciliations.
- Update product pricing in liaison with the Head of Marketing & Business Development.
- Maintain a daily/weekly/monthly sales performance against targets.
- Mobilize sales resources to ensure effective sales promotions.
- Prepare and submit daily/weekly/monthly sales reports and trend analysis.
- Build and maintain a healthy relationship with customers.
- Provide support on all sales issues to regional sales staff.
- Motivate and develop the assigned sales team.
- Coordinate product dispatch and distribution logistics.
Key qualifications, knowledge and experience required:
- Bachelor of Commerce Marketing Option graduate or equivalent from a recognized university.
- MBA will be an added advantage.
- Professional qualification in sales management and customer service.
- Minimum five years proven track record in sales and distribution management in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry.
- Experience in brand management and advertising agency liaison will be an added advantage.
- Member of a professional body (MSK,CIM,KIM)
- Computer literate.
- Good negotiation skills.
- Good communication, customer care and presentation skills.
- Holder of a valid driving license.
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