Area Manager

Job number	6245BR
Job title	Area Manager
Location/City	Tanzania
Appointment type	Permanent
Job purpose and key deliverables	Requirement Overview The Area Sales Manager's responsibility will be to provide Leadership through Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Management of relation- ships with both Internal and external stakeholders, coaching and development of team, ownership of infrastructure & processes aimed at Trade Marketing and Distribution (TM&D) excellence. Key Responsibilities Manage the appointed distributor to deliver volume objectives and grow value with Profit & Loss accountability. Grow and defend market share through winning portfolio strategy and successful implementation of key brand initiatives. Accountable for Performance Management, Learning & Development and Talent Management of the Trade Marketing Team and Distributorstaff (including Distributor senior management team). Deliver area financial objectives by forecasting business requirements; Implementation of pricing strategy, management of annual budget with corrective actions to deliver value Effective management of Point of Purchase (POP) activities to reflect cycle planning and brand portfolio strategy Management of Key accounts, planning & implementation of short & long term strategies in line with overall business objectives Effective management of the supply chain to meet the strategic business objectives; optimization of stocks levels through proper forecasting& re-distribution schedules to heighten working capital and improve efficiency.  Ensure the Company's & Distributor's teams in the area operate as per regulatory framework. Drive unnecessary costs out of the business and mirror the same for the distributor through business reviews by identifying specific areas ofcost reduction.
Essential requirements	A Bachelor's degree, preferably a Business degree in Business Administration / Marketing; At least 4 years' experience in an FMCG category or busy environment. Minimum 4 years TM&D Management with good knowledge of TM&D best practice and demand forecasting; Proven people leadership skills with ability to motivate and energise field force team.
Working at BAT	British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) is a market leading, global organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future. Thanks to our people we have continued to deliver growth and exceed expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace. Our aim is to become the leading tobacco company in each of our markets by providing excellent products with confidence and responsibility expected of global consumer brands. If you have the talent and motivation to help us succeed you'll find we are equally committed to helping you reach your full potential too.
Employing company	British American Tobacco Area Limited
Removal Date	10-Feb-2015