field sales manager

Work setting

• Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG)
• Business services
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre
• Travel wholesalers

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Arrange training for staff
• Conduct performance reviews
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Work with the marketing department to understand and communicate marketing messages to the field
• Determine strategic planning related to new product lines
• Lead sales team in building relationships with business clients and manage negotiations of sales contracts
• Plan, direct and evaluate the activities of sales departments in commercial, industrial, wholesale and retail and other establishments
• Provide customer service
• Manage events
• Organize and maintain inventory

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• Electronic scheduler
• MS Office
• Presentation software
• Spreadsheet
• Word processing software
• MS Windows
• MS Excel

Area of work experience

• Marketing
• Product development

Type of industry experience

• Food and beverages

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• E-commerce
• Management
• Sales
• Project management
• Brand management
• Strategy
• Advertising
• Networks

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Negotiation

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure
• Work with minimal supervision

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Flexibility