Title:  Regional Sales Manager - CIS, Russia & CEE

Description: 

Job Summary

Manager, Sales Export is responsible for developing the business strategy for the assigned markets in line with overall International Sales Business Strategic Plan, executing the plan and overall P&L

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Sales & Marketing:

  • To maximize sales growth with the existing and new distributors/clients/customers in your assigned markets.
  • To effectively increase the sales of the existing and upcoming range of products as decided by the group.
  • To meet the quality, quantity inclusive of delivery as specified and agreed with the customers.
  • To achieve performance goals (top line and bottom line targets through proactive collaboration with the field business development team, agents as well as directly with customers)
  • Brands – Driving Brands, Leveraging Brand strengths, Driving Brand preference, Creating & Associating Brand properties, Ensure Brand Health parameters, Brand communication like Ads & Films for the region, Creating Brand Architecture, Tracking Brand performance, Suggesting corrective actions, Area specific Brand plans etc.
  • To ensure timely receipt of receivables from the aforesaid distributors/clients/customers, as decided by the group policy and to manage risks effectively.
  • To ensure all aspects of Customer Relationship Management are duly met.


2. Operations:

  • To conceptualize and set up a solid framework for sales and distribution network in defined geography / cluster. This may include setting up the entire supply chain pipeline.
  • To direct the local operation’s day-to-day activities, including sales and distribution management, procurement, scheduling, coordination, resources and staffing.
  • To work closely with the Head Office of the Group. To provide necessary assistance as required by your reporting authority or the Board of Directors at all times
  • To submit bi-weekly/monthly/quarterly sales achievement report or any other report as per the company’s requirement
  • Monitor and manage field progress and project cost reports on an ongoing basis.
  • Ensure control procedures and reporting is performed on a timely basis.
  • Establish project specific and annual individual goals.
  • Review weekly/monthly and update quarterly.

KPIs

1. Top Line
2. Bottom Line
3. Credit Days
4. A&P Activities
5. Managing Indirect Expenses

Work experience requirement

Regional Sales roles across few markets in assigned region with Personal care industry for 8 plus years

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree, MBA desirable

Competencies

Sales and Distribution Strategy Management
Knowledge of Value Chain Management
Knowledge of International and/or Local Laws and Regulations
Consumer Behavior B2B and B2C
Product Development Cycle for Coops
Self and Team Management
Planning & Decision Making
Strategic Thinking
Change Management
Ownership & Result Orientation
Business Unit:  Personal Care(UAE) (371)
Business Group:  Personal Care (4697)