mselect is looking for a Country Sales Manager for an international FMCG client in Baghdad. Candidates must have a minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in Plastics background. Preferable with exposure in sales of PVC Compound or Additives sales. Fluency in English is a must.
Job Objective
To manage category sales to achieve sales target of entire Product portfolio of Packaging business i.e. PET Preform, Closures PVC Compound and Masterbatch.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop business plan and sales strategy for Iraq and expand it to other neighboring countries to ensures attainment of category sales growth and profitability
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Manage contracts with B2B customers and clients in Iraq Market
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Maintains sales volume, product mix, and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors
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Plan promotions and other schemes for driving sales in different region in Iraq market
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Actively manage the receivables and to this end ensure collections within specified credit limits and as per credit terms of the company from all Clients.
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Ensure customer commitments are honored and the company’s image and reputation are upheld at all times in the assigned country
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Keep business abreast with the new product demand / market trend movement
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Ensure retention of existing customers
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Understand, reflect & practice company vision & values
Key Performance Indicators(KPIS)
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Achieve budgeted Volume & GC
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WSO- Receivables (Zero bad debt/no of days O/S)
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Forecast Accuracy
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No. of Customer Added
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Retention of existing customers
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Volume achievement by category and market segment
Qualifications
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Bachelors: In any stream
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Masters: Marketing/Sales
Competencies
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8-10 years of experience in Plastics background. Preferable with exposure in sales of PVC Compound or Additives sales
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Ability to manage and negotiate with customers.
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Ability to initiate and implement new ideas
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Knowledge of export documents and customer base
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Excellent analytical, statistical and sales skills
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Knowledge of ERP
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.