Area Development Manager

A large Food Retail Distribution is currently looking for an Area Development Manager who will be responsible in the below:

• Developing and implementing sales strategies for increase of market share and profitability on sustainable basis in line with Business Plan
• To establish coverage, distribution and display objectives to meet sales targets.
• Must be self motivated in finding new business opportunities and distribution channels.
• Create and execute marketing strategy.
• Must have connections in the retail segment of FMCG – Food Products.
• Weekly visits in the Retail outlets.
• Build a good relation with the retailers.
• Responsible for target achievement of the assigned territory
• Closely work with retail outlets and purchase managers.
• Develop and execute new offline marketing techniques.
• Come up with unique marketing ideas.
• Researching and developing marketing opportunities and plans, understanding consumer requirements, identifying market trends.
• Plan and direct promotion programs in targeted markets. Manage sales promotion budget against set sales growth targets.
• Responsible for the overall sales strategy of assigned area and routes.
• Generate daily and monthly status reports regarding the overall sales achievements and also competitor activities.
• Coordinate and implement sales targets set by the department head, prepare sales statistics and related forecasts.

Skills &Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience as Area Development Manager in Food Distribution – Retail Sales
• Can join immediately
• Good communication skills
• Must have a Bachelors degree.
• Analytical and structured thinker.
• Must have strategic thinking / vision.
• Must be able to work within a team.
• Must have Area development experience.