Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and Agribusiness Company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region.  It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution, and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, stock feed, and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.

Zambeef Products PLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic candidate for the role outlined below. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER – MPONGWE FEEDMILL (01)

The Required Skills for this Role Include:

• Preparing sales departmental budget annually taking into account the previous year’s performance, orders received / outstanding, market projections, and trends, and submitting the same to superior for approval.
• Planning, coordinating, and managing the execution of the satisfied sales and marketing policies, procedures, and promotion programs through visits to customers (self/subordinates) within the country, arranging for the participation in the National Agricultural shows, Trade Fairs and other similar shows held within the country as approved by the National Sales Manager.
• Designing suitable advertisements through brochures, magazines, press, and billboards to enhance awareness of company products.
• Notifying customers of any new developments in terms of availability of products, prices, trends, and dispatches for maintenance of good customer-novated relations.
• Advising and liaising with other Heads of Departments and other parties on matters related to orders, debt collection and defaulting customers to ensure smooth operations.
• Preparing and submitting weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales reports highlighting achievements and bottlenecks to superior incorporating own recommendations, as the basis for management decision-making on future plans.
• Regularly checking the Novatek Information Management System (NIMS) for compliance, updates, and implementing new documents for all procedures, standing instructions, and forms for the sales department.

The Required Qualifications are:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma in Sales and Marketing
• At least 5 years of experience
• Must be a member of the Zambia Institute of Marketing

The Required skills for the role Include:

• Strong communication skills
• Highly organized
• Results-driven, biased for action, and a passion for excellence
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work in pressured and tight deadline operating environments
• Ability to self-manage workload and work independently