Channel Development Manager Wholesale & Independent Distributors

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description




Purpose of Position:

To Develop and Maximise the Distribution, Net Revenue and Gross Profit of our client by Increasing Market Share, Multiple Points of Purchase in Store and Efficient Customer Service.

  • Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Strategically develop the Channel Architecture and the Route to Market. Have a strategic plan to execute against the strategy.
  • Work closely with Commercial Director to assess customer opportunities.
  • Support the company's programs with detailed market initiatives/ develop local programs to meet local needs.
  • Ensure timely input to the commercial planning process.
  • Fulfil the yearly volume and net revenue and GP plan according to the goals and plans distributed annually.
  • Increase market share continuously.
  • Achieve competitive advantage vs. key competitors in each category.
  • Monitor performance and compliance, take corrective actions when needed.
  • Established CDA contracts according to company principles and strategy.
  • Effective budget management with regards to display placement budgets.
  • Fulfil seasonal strategies.
  • Region specific promotions, arrangement of local events, and working out local promotions.
  • Listing of new products.
  • Guarantee and improve product distribution and availability. Always ensure full range availability in store.
  • Effective equipment placement (racks/ displays).
  • Monitor fridge placements in store.
  • Price execution and communication towards customers.
  • Ensure effective communication.
  • Maintain a physical presence in the field to reinforce the account strategy and ensure executional excellence.
  • Ensure that complaints are followed up internally.
  • Maintain, check, and update customer data.
  • Ensure all key decision makers within the account are seen during each visit.
  • Manage the sales and merchandising partners responsible for their stores.
  • Work closely with the NPD Team to align on new product developments.
Local Accountabilities

Selling, Operation, Execution. Ensure customers are fully ranged and stocked.

Key Performance Indicators
  • Compliance and controls.
  • Expectation from Role - Volume & Value Plans delivery.
  • Excellence in terms of in trade execution.
  • CAM cycle compliance and adherence.
  • Promotional implementation and execution.
  • Management of 3rd party merchandisers.
  • Attendance of cycle briefs with sales & merchandising partners.
  • Concise and correct daily reports.
  • Overall, I/W channel contribution to the overall JBH business.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Relevant Sales Qualification
  • 3-5 Years Experience in the same / similar role
  • Experience in a FMCG Company
Skills

Sales Business Development Budget Management Product Development Promotions Merchandise Presentation Trade Execution

Industries

FMCG

Staff Unlimited

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1293389
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    R60000 - 80000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned