Regional Trade Manager – Pretoria/Limpopo

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a candidate that has the ability to prepare a roadmap for success for the region and has gained extensive experience in trade execution, both formal and informal.

POSITION INFO:

You will be held accountable for driving sales and desired outputs across various geographic areas. The role will also contribute towards Channel and Business Development and support Regional Marketing efforts

•  Relevant Bachelor Degree
• 6+ years’ leadership in Sales and Trade Execution
• Negotiation and trading ability
• Formal and Informal trade experience
• Retail and wholesale experience
• Developing and leading teams
• Robust IT Skills

Key Result Areas

• Implement the Channel Strategy 
• Support with and collaborate on the implementation of Regional Business Development initiatives
• Actively participate in the creation of the Regional Marketing and Sales Plan
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Sales Partners and Alliances
• Provide input into the Regional Sales Forecast to enable effective Demand and Distribution Planning
• Drive, manage and deliver sales in line with Regional Targets
• Drive adherence to data and information standards to ensure the accuracy of all sales and customer-related data within the Region
• Interpret Sales Analytics and Provide Sales Insights
• Oversee all Sales activities and Sales Order Creation processes within the Area
• Monitor Sales Order Management, Key Account Management, Service Level Management and Customer 
• Interpret Customer Analytics and Provide Customer Insights
• Actively participate in strategic planning and budgeting processes 
• Drive continuous improvement through streamlining and optimising relevant operational practices, processes and systems
• Ensure adherence to operational and financial frameworks of practices, processes, standards and controls
• Manage cost drivers and take the necessary action to mitigate financial risk and address variances and discrepancies
• Ensure that the right people capacity is in place and manage employee performance through effective and goal-directed people leadership
• Ensure future talent capacity through succession management

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