Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
- Develop and maintain a strong network of wholesalers, distributors, dealers, and retail customers across Ghana.
- Identify and onboard new customers to increase market penetration.
- Promote and sell the company's range of flour, sugar, rice, edible oil, and other commodity products.
- Conduct regular market visits to strengthen customer relationships and ensure product availability.
- Monitor competitor activities, pricing, promotions, and market trends, providing timely feedback to management.
- Negotiate pricing, trading terms, and promotional activities within approved company guidelines.
- Ensure timely collection of payments and manage customer credit in accordance with company policy.
- Resolve customer complaints promptly while maintaining excellent customer service.
- Prepare and submit sales reports, market intelligence reports, sales forecasts, and customer visit reports.
- Collaborate with the logistics and warehouse teams to ensure timely order fulfillment and product delivery.
- Execute trade promotions and marketing campaigns to increase product visibility and sales.
- Represent the company professionally at trade exhibitions, dealer meetings, and customer events.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing, Business Administration, Sales, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years' proven sales experience in the FMCG industry, specifically in the sale of flour and commodity products such as sugar, rice, edible oil, and similar products.
- Demonstrated experience managing distributors, wholesalers, and dealer accounts.
Experience and Skills
- Must have an established and active dealer/distributor network across Ghana.
- Strong knowledge of the Ghanaian FMCG and commodity market.
- Excellent negotiation, selling, and relationship management skills.
- Strong business development and account management capabilities.
- Ability to analyze market trends and identify sales opportunities.
- Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Results-oriented with the ability to work independently and meet sales targets.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Experience using CRM systems is an added advantage.
Personal Attributes
- Highly motivated and self-driven.
- Honest, professional, and customer-focused.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Resilient and able to work under pressure.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Achievement of monthly and annual sales targets.
- Growth in sales revenue and market share.
- Number of new dealers/distributors acquired.
- Customer retention and satisfaction.
- Product availability and market coverage.
- Timely collection of receivables.
- Accuracy and timeliness of sales reporting.
Other Requirements
- Valid Ghanaian driver's licence.
- Ability to travel nationwide on a regular basis.
- Familiarity with all major wholesale markets and distribution channels across Ghana.
Location: Accra, Greater Accra Region
Salary: Attractive
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