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• Coordinates sales forecasting,
  planning and budgeting processes used within the sales function.
• Proactively monitors and strives to
  maintain high levels of quality, accuracy and process consistency in the
  sales function planning efforts.
• Partners with IT Operations and
  other relevant departments to provide enabling systems/technology to
  support execution of tactical elements and delivery of sales strategic
  goals.
• Supports the Head of Distribution
  & Sales in the equitable assignment of sales force targets and ensures
  targets are optimally assigned to all sales channels and resources in a
  timely manner.
• Collates and ensures accurate and
  timely submission of Sales reports and other intelligence essential to the
  sales function. 
• Recommend revisions to existing
  reports or new report requirements as may be appropriate.
• Plans and coordinates execution of
  all internal and external sales events including sales campaigns, account
  reviews, activations and daily, monthly and annual sales meetings.
• Partners with the sales management
  to oversee day-to-day process execution, develop and monitor adherence
   to policy and process guidelines, identifying gaps or problem areas,
  taking corrective action and/or making appropriate recommendations.
• Provides support and training to the
  sales teams on existing or new sales systems/technology e.g. CRM and
  monitors adherence to required standards.
• Coordinates training delivery to the
  sales team and sales support staff.
• Provides input to sales management
   in the development and administration of sales incentive programs
  and liaises with the relevant departments to ensure these are paid in a
  timely manner.
• Participates in regular continuous
  improvement reviews with distribution and sales team members.
• Manages all distribution and sales
  relevant logistics processes e.g. ensuring devices and SIM cards minimum
  stock levels are maintained and the product flow from customs to main
  warehouse to sub-warehouses is properly monitored.
• Ensures proper route planning for
  each direct sales staff every day.
• Provide any other adhoc duties
  assigned to you from time to time by the Head of Sales & Marketing or
  any other person appointed by the Company for this purpose.

• Achievement of department strategic
  objectives (e.g. total customer base, gross and net adds).
• Accountable for on-time
  implementation of sales targets and KPIs.Accurate and timely reporting.
• Effective and efficient logistics
  network (cost of distribution).
• Efficient allocation of resources,
  support and training.Compliance with Smile Sales processes.
• Timely and successful sales event
  execution.

• Relevant Degree.
• At least 5 years experience in
  distribution and sales to the consumer market with at least 3 years field
  experience.
• Experience in logistics, FMCG and
  marketing will be an added advantage.

• Strong sales, distribution and
  marketing background preferably in Telecom or FMCG.
• Strong leadership, communication and
  project management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with
  superior attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem
  solving skills with process focus/mindset.
• Proven ability to manage multiple
  priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated influencing and
  negotiation skills.
• Strong self starter and able to
  drive initiatives independently.
• Accustomed to field based rather
  than office based role.
• Flexible to work long hours and
  weekends with occasional in country travel.

1. Send an Application letter and
   CV/Resume.
2. Merge these two documents into one
   document in either word or PDF format.
3. Do not attach or send any scanned
   documents, these are sometimes too large for our inbox.
4. Include the job title and/or
   reference number in the subject line of the email address   and send
   your application by email to smilejobstz@nftconsult.com
   

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