Retail Sales Manager

A new opportunity has become available for a Sales Manager to lead the Retail Sales Team within a well-established food importer/distributor. The main responsibilities will include:

• Leading the retail sales team and motivating the team to excel and reach performance targets;
• Ensuring that the sales team is collecting payments according to the customer’s credit terms and that policies/procedures issued by the credit control department are followed appropriately;
• Preparing sales/purchase forecasts and purchase orders, and ensuring that adequate stocks are available for projected sales;
• Liaising with suppliers to obtain the best prices, good quality products, and support for promotional activities and staff training;
• Oversee merchandising and marketing at Retail outlets;
• Planning and coordinating the sales team’s routes and amending them for maximum operational and selling efficiencies;
• Manage any customer's queries, including any complaints related to products or services provided by the company.

Skill-sets and Requirements

• 5 years experience working in sales
• Excellent commercial skills are a must
• Experience in planning and implementing sales strategies
• Customer relationship management experience is a must
• Communication, time management and people skills
• FMCG Sales and Distribution experience will be considered an asset
• FMCG background is a must

Education & Experience

• Written and verbal skills in both English and Maltese
• A'level standard education or equivalent

Benefits

• An attractive Performance Bonus
• Company Car + Fuel
• Mobile Phone

Job Reference: AQ580