Sales and Marketing Manager Okavango Foods Limited

Okavango Foods Limited is a Zambian Company whose vision is “To be the leading provider of affordable high-quality processed meats, pastries and catering services in Zambia and the region”. We strongly adhere to shared core values that guide our work and relationships with colleagues and partners. It is our sincere belief that success in living and fostering these values is fundamental to being a vibrant organization that shall contribute to the growth of the country’s economy and job creation. In our quest to achieve our dream, we are looking for a Sales and Marketing Manager.

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We are looking for an organized Sales and Marketing Manager to assist in the advertising and selling of our company’s products and to create competitive advantages for our company in the market industry. The job holder shall represent the company’s brand and drive strategies to increase product awareness by observing the market, competitors, and industry trends. He or she should therefore have strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills. He/she should also possess an in-depth knowledge and understanding of sales and marketing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promoting the company’s existing brands and introducing new products to the market;
• Projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products;
• Meeting marketing/sales operational and financial objectives;
• Creating a variety of ongoing promotional activities to increase revenues;
• Developing larger business opportunities, such as group sales, offsite catering, delivery service and corporate events;
• Implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards;
• Determining annual and gross-profit plans;
• Identifying marketing opportunities by identifying consumer requirements;
• Preparing and analyzing annual budget plans;
• Scheduling expenditures and ensuring that the sales team meets their quotas and goals;
• Recommending selling prices, monitoring costs, competition, supply and demand;
• Suggesting system improvements to achieve the company’s marketing goals;
• Enforcing the Company’s policies and procedures;
• Maintaining relationships with important clients;
• Accomplishing marketing and sales human resource objectives;
• Staying current in the industry and maintaining personal and professional networks.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Diploma in Marketing, Sales or Business Administration, or related field.
• 3 years’ experience in marketing or sales.
• Must be computer literate
• Understanding and knowledge of sales and marketing.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and creative thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of data analysis and report writing.
• The ability to understand and follow company policies and procedures.
• The ability to work under pressure with very minimal supervision.
• Experience in management may be advantageous.