QSSK-SS-SALES SUPERVISOR

Kenya
Full Time
Experienced
JOB TITLE: SALES SUPERVISOR
About This Job:
Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
On behalf of our client, we are looking for a competentskilled, and experienced Sales Supervisor to work in Kenya.
Summary

The overall purpose of the job is to coordinate and supervise sales operations and activities, motivate merchandisers to increase their productivity and meet targets, and handle sales administrative duties in order to promote customer satisfaction.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Apply all available resource and techniques to increase overall sales and meet set individual targets;
  • Meet with the branch managers of each outlet/hypermarket to discuss the challenges encountered with the company's products, obtain feedback and responses, share and deliberate the same with the Sales Manager;
  • Receive and process all outlet orders in line with customers’ delivery requirements while ensuring optimum customer order fulfillment levels, accuracy, and timely processing of orders;
  • Ensure Merchandisers have logged into the Permanent Journey Plan (PJP) system by declaring current location and reporting on activities and issues encountered in the visited outlets;
  • Set monthly targets for Merchandisers and ensure the set key performance indicators are effectively communicated, realistic and achievable;
  • Establish and maintain a harmonious relationship with retail store owners and customers in order to increase sales, promote customer retention, and raise brand awareness;
  • Oversee, supervise and monitor daily activities performed by merchandisers, identify shortcomings and propose improvements;
  • Become the first point of contact for urgent calls, emails, and messages with retail outlet owners/management in the absence of Merchandisers;
  • Communicate to all outlets on price changes and educate the customers on new products;
  • Recommend promotions to the company through the Sales Manager to create product awareness and as well persuade customers that the product is better than competing products;
  • Perform routine checks and ensure proper maintenance of company equipment in the outlets, such as refrigerators which store liquid milk;
  • Hold weekly trainings with merchandisers for upskilling and increase their product knowledge;
  • Coordinate with the salesmen to ensure products are delivered to the outlets on time;
  • Conduct weekly visit to poor performing outlets and hold discussions with branch managers to identify challenges they are facing, propose recommendations and/ or offer solutions;
  • Hold performance review discussions with the merchandisers on previously set targets;
  • Follow up on account reconciliation and payments in coordination with accounts;
  • Prepare a permanent Journey Plan for the Merchandisers and share it with the Sales Manager for discussions and approvals;
  • Attend sales review(s) meetings with the Sales manager;
  • Conduct a market research, gather information and communicate on market trends, competitor’s activities and customer feedback with the Sales Manager;
  •  Ensure new products are listed in each outlet systems to ensure new products are also available; and
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Sales Manager from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Diploma in Sales and Marketing or related field from a recognized institution
  • Minimum of 3 year related working experience
  • Customer relationship management skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Logistics and supply chain management skills
  • Good numerical skills
  • Collaborative skills
  • Confidence
  • Good negotiation skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Strategic thinking skills
  • Ability to adapt to change
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with and through multiple teams
  • Networking skills
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good time management
Application procedure:
Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the link below


https://qsourcingservtec.applytojob.com/apply/sfGIeg3jzq/QSSKSSSALES-SUPERVISOR

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION
 


 
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