Publiée le : 10/01/2017 Expire le : 12/02/2017
AREA MANAGER, FOOD SECURITY – FRENCH SPEAKING
(Based in Ghana)
Area Manager for food Security is responsible for growing the business of the Food Security product lines in the assigned area (specific regions) within a country or several countries. The initial country focus will be Senegal, Mali and Burkina Faso. The position reports directly to the regional Director, Food Security.
Key Responsibilities include:
· Implement Vestergaard Frandsen's Food Security strategy Meet the budgeted revenue/targets and business plan for the entire Food Security portfolio; develop and implement initiatives to achieve revenue targets in the assigned area
· Create and maintain strong relationships with new and existing stakeholders as well as maintaining their database
· Provide training and continuous support to stakeholders
· Generate new business, identify and develop new accounts, development and expansion of long-term customer relationships
· Prepare objective driven travel plans, execute and report with detailed analysis of travel visits with a proposed way forward
· Monitor and analyze market trends
· Prepare monthly reports on the performance of distributors against set targets
· Responsible for receiving requests, issuing quotes, securing order, coordinate final delivery and secure timely payment
Education and Experience
· Master in business Administration
· Bachelor's degree in Sciences, Agricultural Science/Economics or related field.
· 5-10 years sales experience in FMCG and / or Agricultural Sector
· Working knowledge in French is mandatory
Professional Knowledge
· Strong sales skills / good technical background in sales and distribution
· Able to analyze problems effectively and solves complex issues. Create new insights and generate innovative solutions
· Build relationships and networks; work through and with others. Communicate and negotiate effectively and persuasively at senior levels of organization or government
· Undertake and be results oriented. Take charge, show self-motivation and ambition for personal and professional achievements. Have a competitive drive to get things done
· Able to interact cross-culturally and thrive in multi-cultural environment
· Well organized and able to interpret and draw relevant insights from various resources and methodologies
· Able to work under pressure, proactively and with a sense of urgency; Ability to set priorities and follow through on commitments
· Able to cultivate an " everything-is-possible" attitude, breaking habits and challenging assumptions
· Able to work with precision and commitment to data driven quality output
· Able to act rapidly to customers, partners and colleagues
If you possess the above qualifications and the drive to meet the challenges, please send your cover letter to jobs-africa@vestergaard-frandsen.com enclosing your CV, a day-time telephone contact, names and contact of three referees to reach us by 20th of May 2012. We will only respond to electronic applications and to shortlisted applicants.
