Sales Manager (FMCG)

A new opportunity has become available for a Sales Manager to lead the Retail Sales Team within a well established food importer/distributor. 

Your 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 customer’s credit terms and that policies/procedures issued by the credit control department are followed appropriately.
• Prepare sales/purchase forecasts, purchase orders, and ensuring that  adequate stocks are available for projected sales.
• Liaising with suppliers to obtain best prices, good quality products and support for promotional activities and staff training.
• Merchandising & Marketing at Retail outlets.
• Planning and coordinating the sales team’s routes and amending this for maximum operational and selling efficiencies.
• Resolve any issues with customers including any complaints related to products or services provided by the company.

• 5 years experience working in sales
• FMCG sales and distribution experience will be considered an asset
• 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

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

• EUR6,000 Performance Target Bonus
• Company Car + Fuel
• Mobile Phone