REGIONAL SALES MANAGER JOB DETAILS | JT INTERNATIONAL S.A.

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om     What is this role about? Managing all aspects of the company field sales operations and effective management of JTI's direct sales operations & distributor partners in achieving sales KPI, merchandising excellence and commercial objectives in assigned the Region.
What will you do? Direct Sales Operation Driving direct sales strategy to be implemented across regions to ensure delivery of sales business objectives and merchandising excellence with highest integrity Champion overall sales operations control and execution excellence by overseeing proper implementation of sales business process Develop sales channel development strategy to ensure market penetration and product distribution within the region are achieved accordingly to business objectives & coverage strategy Distributor Management Manage all aspects of distributor life cycle from recruitment, development, management and (when applicable) termination on Regional level Ensure distributor sales & financial performance targets in the Region are achieved by implementing proper support, guidance, monitoring & control, resulting in beneficial business relationship People Management Sets, monitor and review individual & team development plans Champion people development agenda as part of building current and future team capability Ensure compliance of team members to agreed business process and company regulations through consistent integrity communication Commercial & Financial Management Collaborate with Finance Operation Team to ensure financial aspects within the Region (e.
., AR, TOP, CL) are monitored and delivered accordingly to business requirements Synergize sales and financial strategy by continuously building a commercial mindset to ensure achievement of commercial results within the Region Field Marketing Lead the delivery of trade & field marketing initiatives within assigned Region to increase product visibility and drive consumer demands Collaborate with Marketing Team in Head Office in building marketing strategy that are aligned with portfolio objectives and specific necessity Monitor, control & review the implementation of trade & field marketing initiatives in the region to ensure compliance and proper business process are conducted accordingly to agreed procedures   Who are we looking for? Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Engineering or equivalent experience, master’s degree preferred 10 years experience in senior role from multinational FMCG / Tobacco companies within Marketing & Sales function Proven track record in leading a hybrid model of direct sales operation and indirect sales model on a regional scale, with proficiency in distribution strategy, trade & field marketing, financial & commercial aspects as well as inventory and logistic matters Experienced in leading a large number of team members with diverse background Fluent in English (both speaking and writing) Functional Skills.
Distribution Management Coverage Management Trade & Merchandising Sales & Customer Management Business Process & System EHS Product Knowledge Planning Commercial Acumen Financial Acumen DSD Management Key Account Management   What are the next steps?   Thank you for applying! You will receive feedback within the next two weeks.