Reporting to: Managing Director
Job Purpose
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Contributing to the firm’s strategy and direction through formulating and implementing sales, marketing and brand strategy and plans aligned to growth projectionsManaging the sales and marketing team: providing leadership, encouraging teamwork and responsible for team performance and development.Develop and review sales and marketing plan for the market to ensure attainment of company sales targets and profitability.Provide timely, accurate, competitive pricing information while striving to maintain maximum profit margin.Initiate and coordinate development of action plans to enter and penetrate new markets.Determine and manage the sales and marketing budget as well as deliver activities within agreed budget.Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional activities and liaise with media and advertising firms.Develop and implement customer loyalty programs, policies and procedures in line with the strategic plan.Conduct marketing research and surveys so as to provide valuable information on product uptake, market share and product improvement Develop effective channels for distribution of the finished product to the marketProfessional Qualifications and ExperienceBachelors degree in Sales & MarketingCIM/MSK Diploma in Sales & Marketing3 years experience in FMCG sector, preferably in petroleum productsExcellent Sales, Marketing and Brand Management skillsLeadership skillsStrategic thinkingExcellent interpersonal, communication and networking skillsStrong negotiation skillsProficiency in MS OfficeGood planning, prioritizing and organizational skills Ability to work as part of a teamAbility to work under tight deadlines and pressure Good reporting skills Qualifying candidates should send their application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@odumont.com before COB 30th July 2013.