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Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.
Job Title:
Zonal Sales Manager
Level:
Grade 5
Department
Sales/Commercial
Department Strategic Objectives
Lead in the delivery of customer and field sales business objectives towards the achievement of the overall organisation business and growth objectives
Job Purpose:
Lead the field sales team and Customers to deliver agreed business objectives including brilliant execution of sales and channel marketing activities within assigned zone
Context/Scope:
A key contributor to the success of the PZ Cussons commercial strategic plan with an effective and flexible field sales force; demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand building activity.
Responsible to:
Regional Commercial Manager
Responsible for:
CSM, OM, Neighborhood, Golden Outlets & SSF
Key Accountabilities
- Manage the activities of the field sales team in assigned zone
- Achieve agreed business targets/KPIs for the area (Top line, GM, Focus Brands, NPD, Tradex, POP deployment etc.)
- Achieve sales drivers (QDVP) objectives for the zone
- Manage sell-out of Customers in the zone
- Recruitment of customers, development and delivery of Joint Business Plans with key customers in assigned area.
- Develop and ensure implementation of outlet coverage strategy for the area
- Implement agreed Route to market strategy in assigned zone
- Ensure brilliant and successful execution of all Promotional/launch/agencies activities in the area and timely delivery of relevant reports.
- Identifies training needs of team, works with RCM, Capability Development Manager and HR to build Sales capability and ensure a talent pipeline.
- Feeds into the demand process to optimise the quality, accuracy and clarity of inputs.
- Provide market intelligence report in assigned area
Measurement/Performance Indicators
- Achieve weighted distribution targets
- Sell out target vs. Actual monthly/yearly performance (volume/value, QDVP, KPIs and timely execution of the activities)
- Coverage strategy and implementation
- Coaching and development plan implementation
Internal & External Relationships:
- Regional Commercial Manager
- Marketing/Sales/Channel/Supply Chain/Finance/HR team
- Line Managers (Performance Management, recruitment, induction)
- Key Distributors/Customers
- Government agencies within Zone
- PZ Marketing & Sales network
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:
Qualifications:
- First Degree in any discipline
- Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experiences: (What experience brings success to this role)
- Minimum of 3 years experience in marketing or sales, and over this period has successfully delivered on KPIs.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and develop people
- Field Sales management experience
Knowledge: (What does the person need to know)
- Good knowledge of business objectives and priorities.
- Working Knowledge of core Commercial Planning process (IMEX, CPM, Battle Plan, Risk & Opps, RiRo, SLOBs).
- Knowledge of Field Sales, Channel or Distributor Management
- PZ Cussons Leadership competencies
Functional or Technical / Business Skills: (What can the holder do)
- Commercial Acumen Developed
- Customer Management Developed
- Negotiation Skills Developed
- In Market Execution Developed
- Selling Skills Proven Strength
- Sales Drivers Proven Strength
- Channel Strategy Developed
- Presentation & Communication Proven Strength
Alignment to the BEST! Values are assumed to be critical to all PZC roles. All employees are also responsible for complying with their duties and responsibilities under both national legislation and Company policies regarding Health and Safety, Data Protection and Dignity at Work.At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included. We want our team to reflect society and our global customers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds because your unique perspective helps us develop brands and create new products for our consumers.
If you need extra support during this process, please inform us so that we can accommodate your needs appropriately. It is important to us that all candidates feel recognised and have a good experience with PZ Cussons as part of our commitment to inclusivity.We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone.
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Want to be part of the success story of some of the world’s leading household brands? Join us and you could be helping to enhance the lives of consumers around the world with extraordinary products.
Talent, imagination and drive will take you places at PZ Cussons. Join our global family to see what’s possible. We believe work should be fulfilling and talent should be recognised, so if you have positive attitude, aptitude and ambition, there’s no end to the opportunities available. You’ll work on the best brands, in interesting markets and with great people who truly excel in their field.
We have teams based in London, Manchester and Salford in the UK, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia and New York!
Our brands include Carex, Charles Worthington, Cussons Baby, Fudge haircare range, Imperial Leather, Original Source, Rafferty’s Garden, Sanctuary Spa, St. Tropez, and many more… and you could be part of it…
