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 analyze 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 organize 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 9/16/2008
Apply at www.mtnonline.com/careers