National Sales Manager – SMC Brands Botswana

SMC Brands Botswana has a vacancy in the liquor Industry for a National Sales Manager, based in Gaborone, Botswana.

You will be responsible for sales strategy and execution, driving profitable growth and business development, and report to the MD of the SMC Brands Group-

Key responsibilities:

• Creating an enthusiastic and successful sales environment focusing on thinking outside the box and challenging the norm in business.
• Managing the success of the sales team across all customers in Botswana
• Overseeing a team of sale representatives, mentoring and directing strategies for success and driving sales plans
• Nurturing high level relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Managing large corporate accounts at a national level (Key account management)
• Building and developing strong business relationships with new and existing channels.
• Developing and assessing the national marketing strategy to increase customer acquisition and retention
• Evaluating information related to sales, promotions, competition and market research
• Managing budgets and new implementations
• Developing and presenting effective proposals to all stakeholders
• Negotiating sales contracts and marketing strategies
• Increasing sales and distribution of new and existing product portfolios

The Successful Applicant

• You will have a strong sales management background in the FMCG industry.
• Significant experience with a fast-paced and high activity field team will be seen as highly advantageous along with demonstrated examples of developing and sustaining high-performance teams and winning cultures.
• The ability to lead cross-functionally is vital, as well as the ability to travel regularly interstate as required.