Wines Industry Head of Sales Job in Nairobi Kenya (KES 600K - 800K)

Head of Sales - Wines Industry 
 

Regions: East Africa / Middle East
 

Industry: Beverage / Fine Wines & Spirits 
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Salary: Ksh 600,000 - 800,000  plus incentives

Our client is one of the largest independent wine and spirit producers and distributors. 

They seek to hire a High Level Sales Manager for the East Africa & Middle East region.

The region includes, but not limited to Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Somalia, Rwanda, Burundi, S. Sudan, Djibouti, UAE, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Manage and develop the clients wine & spirits brands in the above mentioned markets
• Develop annual strategic plans for the company in each territory and ensure its successful implementation (sales and marketing)
• Open up distributors in the various regions
• Achieve budgeted sales, volumes and margins
• Manage and develop key Account relationships
• Explore new business opportunities
• Manage the Sales & Marketing budget allocated to these markets
• Frequently travel to the said destinations
• Driving sustainable sales growth in different market segments
• Marketing the company portfolio of products (Fine Wines from South Africa)
• Penetrate the market through selected industry events i.e. wine tastings, Galas, & Expos
• Maintain thorough, up-to-date knowledge of all products, pricing and local competition
• Responsible for opening new markets in the designated regions
• Increasing our brand presence by developing and nurturing strong community relations

Qualifications & Skills

• University / college degree ideally in business, marketing or economics
• 5 to 7 years professional experience in sales and marketing, in the drinks industry or FMCG environment
• Good negotiation skills and ability to provide strategic insights
• Experience in managing marketing budgets / sales targets
• Ability to work independently, without direct supervision
• Availability to travel frequently (100 days per year)
• Good presentation skills, polished Sales Person

If you are up to the challenge, posses the necessary qualification and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Sales Manager- Wines & Spirits) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 4th August, 2014

Kindly indicate your current/ last salary on your CV

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Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.