Regional Sales Capability ManagerFlour Mills

• Responsible for the implementation of the Sales capability development plan across both Consumer and Food Service business units in an allocated Sales region

The Job

• Ensure the execution of both on-the-job and classroom training interventions as defined in the Sales capability plan within the allocated Sales region
• Deployment of the identified performance metrics for each role in the Sales team (including distributor sales staff) and continuous evaluation of the regional organisation against these criteria
• Evaluate and test competencies of the regional Sales force to identify skill gaps
• Implement the agreed Train the Trainer activities in the region
• Work with the National Sales Capability Manager to drive the transfer of Sales best practice from and into the allocated Sales region
• Undertake the on-boarding of all new Sales hires in the region

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting or related field
• Minimum requirement: 7 years Sales experience gained in a major FMCG blue chip organisation. Strong field sales experience a must. A passion and aptitude for training and people development must be clearly demonstrated
• Added Advantage: Experience of some training and development delivery in a Sales organisation

The Person Must:

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess Good Negotiation Skills
• Have strong organisational and time management skills
• Be agile and energetic.