Heads of Sales Operations at Serengeti Breweries Limited
Location: Dar es Salaam
Application Deadline: 12th February
About Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL):
Serengeti Breweries Limited, based in Dar es Salaam, is a subsidiary of EABL (East African Breweries Limited) and operates with a rich history dating back to 1988. SBL is renowned for its flagship brand, Serengeti Premium Lager, and holds a diverse brand portfolio that includes Guinness and Pilsner. As the distributor of globally acclaimed Diageo spirit brands, such as Johnnie Walker®, Smirnoff Vodka®, and Bailey’s Irish Cream®, SBL plays a significant role in the beverage industry.
Role Overview:
Position: Heads of Sales Operations
Location: Dar es Salaam
Application Deadline: 12th February
Key Responsibilities:
1. Business Strategy Support:
- Ensure accuracy in forecasting models and correlation analysis reports for volume trends.
- Monitor emerging trends, recommending breakthrough strategies to enhance sales execution.
- Deliver superior operational support within budget constraints.
- Coordinate sales projects, ensuring desired results are achieved.
- Drive the implementation of strategies to achieve significant distribution gains and beat competition.
2. Sales Data Management:
- Work closely with the field sales team to provide efficient reporting and dashboard management.
- Ensure availability of accurate sales reports for effective decision-making.
- Compute volume targets based on trends and insights.
- Communicate sales targets and achievements to key stakeholders.
- Manage all sales tools, ensuring effective utilization.
3. Sales Administration:
- Support initiatives related to innovation execution.
- Oversee the management of Sales Offices and Information Systems solutions.
- Lead annual sales target planning and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
- Manage administrative processes, including staff database, logistics, and fleet utilization.
- Lead and manage communication of sales initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years in Sales or relevant FMCG industry experience.
- At least 5 years of managerial experience in field sales, preferably in the beverage industry.
- Significant portfolio and category knowledge applied to customer and consumer service.
- Ability to recognize and ensure support for business-critical activities.
- Translate business objectives into compelling commercial arguments for customers and consumers.
- Excellent P&L literacy.
If you are a dynamic professional with a passion for the beverage industry and meet the above criteria, we encourage you to apply before the application deadline on 12th February. Join us at Serengeti Breweries Limited and be part of our exciting journey in creating a world-leading Consumer Products Company.