Sales Team Lead

Full-timeOnsiteNegotiableCloses Oct 31

Official job description

AXIAN Digibank & Fintech is looking to hire a Sales Team Lead in Mwanza to lead the sales team, execute FMCG sales strategies and drive distribution, visibility and availability of products.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach and motivate the sales team to achieve monthly and annual targets.
Understand and execute sales strategies to drive distribution, visibility and availability of products.
Monitor the FMCG market landscape, including competitor activity, pricing and promotions.
Conduct or support field market research to understand customer preferences and emerging opportunities.
Develop and implement sales activation plans in alignment with the company's objectives.
Ensure proper execution of trade marketing and promotional activities at the outlet level.
Maintain accurate reporting on sales performance, forecasting and budget utilization.
Strengthen customer and retailer relationships to drive loyalty and sustained business growth.
Ensure compliance with company policies and uphold strong brand representation in the market.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales or other related fields.
3 to 5 years' experience in a similar position in FMCG sales.
Solid understanding of FMCG sales operations and market dynamics.
Ability to analyze data, generate insights and prepare clear reports.
Proficiency in office productivity and sales management tools.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Demonstrated teamwork, reliability and ability to perform under pressure.
Strong initiative with effective problem-solving abilities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; fluency in English (Swahili or French is an added advantage).
FMCG sales
Team leadership
Sales planning
Trade marketing
Sales reporting
Customer relationship management

Application Instructions

Apply via the AXIAN Group careers portal (Job Reference: req5126)

Required skills & tools

FMCG salesTeam leadershipSales planningTrade marketingSales reportingCustomer relationship managementMarketingAnalyze data

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About the Employer

Axian Group

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AXIAN is a pan-African group present in 15 countries and specialized in 5 high-growth potential business sectors: telecoms, financial services, energy, real estate and open innovation. AXIAN supports the socio-economic transformation of the countries in which it operates. Together with its 7,500 bold and passionate employees, it systematically ensures the sustainable and positive impact of its activities on the daily lives of millions of Africans. The AXIAN Group is a member of the United Nations Global Compact initiative and is committed to integrating its 10 principles at the heart of its present and future strategies and activities.

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