MTN Nigeria recruits Regional Sales Manager Lagos,April 7.2011

Job Title
Regional Sales Manager
Department:
Sales and Distribution
Location:
Lagos
Job Description:
•Plan and implement regional sales strategy
-Assist in developing segment-specific value propositions and differentiated corporate customer care
-Monitor and analyse sales trends to identify new prospects and sales opportunities for the region
-Conduct competitive research to find out competitors’ strategy for implementing corporate sales within the region and develop counter measures to increase sales.
-Coordinate regional sales activities and ensure synergy with other activities within and outside the department/region
•Promote MTN brand visibility within the region
-Ensure distribution and effective usage of brand items and signage to dealers
-Liaise with Marketing to organise events and promotions towards improving awareness of the MTN brand
•Manage growth and profitability of the dealer community within the region.
-Ensure targets of the dealerships are met.
-Ensure dealerships receive necessary training required to maximize sales within the region
-Provide inputs into sales forecasting as regards reforecast and allocation.
-Ensure correct distribution of stock among dealers.
-Ensure optimum service levels achieved and maintained.
•Provide communication link between MTN and the dealerships in the region
Job Conditions: Standard MTNN working conditions. Occasional local travel as required
Reporting To: Senior Manager, Region
Required Skills:
•At least 8 years experience in service industry and/ or cellular/ telecommunications and/ or operational management including:
•4 years sales management experience
•Proven track record in sales/ distributor account management
•Customer management experience
Employment Status :
Permanent
Qualification:
Bachelors degree in marketing or business administration from a reputable University Masters degree in Sales or Marketing will be an added advantage

This vacancy expires on 4/19/2011