We are inviting applications to fill the following vacant position :
SALES AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGER – LUSAKA
GRADE: K
CONTRACT: PERMANENT
Reporting to the Brewery Manager, the successful candidate will be accountable for the following:
Prepare a weekly and monthly Sales and Distribution report.
Manage sales and marketing activities with the view of achieving sales growth.
Prepare budgets for approval.
Plan and monitor distribution to ensure economical deliveries of high-quality beer.
Prepare and monitor sales forecasts daily, weekly, and monthly.
Liaise with the Production Manager for brewing forecasts.
Ensure volumes dispatched agree with estimates, targets and vehicle leaving on time.
Monitor on premises sales and shortages by Driver salesmen and ensure proper handling of cash.
Liaise with appropriate departments to ensure that trucks are repaired or serviced on time.
Attend to customer complaints and queries.
Appraise routes and sales performance with the view of achieving optimum vehicle utilization.
Investigate losses and take appropriate measures to ensure that they are kept to a minimum.
Maintenance of all stocks, money, stationery, tools and equipment in secure, locked conditions.
Ensure distribution controls are adhered to.
Responsible for vehicle appearance kept standard, defects as per vehicle checklist, random vehicle fault finding, complements, meetings, salesmen files, losses, and balance book.
Maintain discipline within the department to ensure a harmonious working environment.
This job is particularly suitable for candidates who meet the following minimum requirements :
Grade 12 Certificate
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commercial or Related field
Sober mind, self-starter physically fit, honest and team player
Applicants should have a valid driver’s license and willing to relocate
Minimum experience of 7 years at supervisory level in FMCG Sector
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, leadership and problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of manufacturing industry and EMS- ISO 14001 will be an added advantage
Interested persons should send their applications and CV’s not later than 23 rd August 2024 to ;
Email address: recruitment@natbrew.co.zm
(Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to & all attachments should be in a single PDF File. Kindly state the position in the subject line )
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