Sales Capability Manager Job at United Beverages Share Company, April 2024

Job Description

Main Purpose

Train, develop and motivate all sales personnel and merchandisers so that defined levels of service quality to trade accounts are achieved in the most professional and cost effective way. The role holder will facilitate and support the roll-out of a Best in Class Standard Operating Procedures for sales by challenging and ensuring the quality use of tools, processes and skills.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Assess and develop sales standards (i.e. Structured call to customers, role profile, standards of performance)
Research, develop and implement Sales Development Plan
Monitor clear performance objectives for all sales managers and ensure they are achieved by training and developing a professional, highly skilled and motivated sales manager
Accompany sales managers in markets as they carry out regular training and development of their sales personnel, giving feedback on strengths and development opportunities
Maintain visible, productive relationships with all upcountry Sales Teams
Ensure the scheduling and delivery of training to appropriate sales personnel
Champion and ingrain the benefits of continuous development and improvement in sales effectiveness
Develop and propose standard reports for informed analysis and rapid decision-making by stakeholders
Lead the analysis of Sales data and proposal of business improvement plans.
Support the organization’s sales team in setting objectives for redistribution, deployment and execution across the country
Create profiles for Users, Groups, Routes, etc. on the sales system and offer technical training to all Users.
Ensure end to end quality and accuracy of data captured in the system by users.
Support the management of redistribution of the organization’s products across the country
Support the coordinating of all product launches, activation exercises and relaunch of existing products in desired locations / regions
Support the engagement of sales Team in their Market Development activities
Work with HR and ensure L&D plans are in place and execute as planned
Work closely with Trade Marketing and ensure development of execution standards

Job Requirements

Required Education/Experience and Key Skills

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
Minimum of 4-5 years’ relevant experience in a similar position in the Food and Beverages industry /FMCG
Excellent hands on Sales Training and Development experience
Excellent hands on experience in Data Analysis, ERP and MS Office, especially MS Excel skills.
Strong knowledge of both internal and external influencers within the FMCG industry
Familiar with the key drivers of sales force effectiveness and the capabilities, processes and practices required to drive them.

Required Differentiating Competencies

High level of analytical skills with detail orientation
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Technology inclined and excellent project management skills
Open mindset, proactiveness and teamwork

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above requirements should send/submit their CV and cover letter within seven consecutive working days of the announcement date by stating which role applying for in the subject line of their email to [email protected] and should submit their background summary through the below link:

https://forms.office.com/r/te4bgZTEct
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated links.

United Beverages can be found at https://www.ubethiopia.com/ for more information.

More Information

Address Ethiopia
Experience Level Manager
Total Years Experience 10-20