Regional Sales Manager Workwear Manufacturing Company – Vacancies and Jobs

Portwest Limited, prides itself as a leader in the design and manufacture of stylish, comfortable, high quality workwear and has been in existence for about a century. The Company has operations in over 18 countries and a wide distribution network across Europe, supported by factories in Ireland, UK and China.
As part of plans to expand its operations into West African market, Portwest Limited is seeking to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill the positions.

Jobs Detail

Job title: Regional Sales Manager


Job Ref: ES00595

Reporting to: Sales Director

Qualification(s)

• First degree in Marketing, Economics or Business Administration from a reputable institution


• Possession of higher business related qualification(s) or an MBA will be an advantage

Job Experience & skills

• Proven trak record of sales to either the industrial clothing, footwear or PPE sectors


• Familiarity with existing distributors is a distinct advantage


• Minimum of 10 years post qualification experience in sales, 4 years of which must have been spent in a similar role in an international or multinational organization, preferably within the West African region


• Familiarity with a manufacture and sales of personal protection equipment, industrial clothing, industrial footwear and hi-visibility garment


• Considerable knowledge of pricing policies, and legal regulations and sales ethical principles


• Ability to develop and implement sales and marketing strategies, as well as distribution plans


• Ability to achieve result in an environment that is challenging and sometimes unpredictable


• Excellent communication, leadership and people management skills

Responsibilities

• He/She will be responsible for coordinating the company’s sales and marketing activities across the entire region


• Develop and implement strategic marketing and sales plans that meet organizational goals


• Lead the business development initiatives of the company for sustainable growth and development


• Carry out market and competitor research and analysis ensuring that the company’s product meet consumer needs and are top of the market


• Develop and manage new distribution channels for effective and efficient distribution of the company’s products


• Identify opportunities to deepen relationships with consumers and partners through marketing campaigns events and partnerships


• Ensure the availability of accurate and relevant information to stakeholders

closing date: 25 January 2011

How to apply for this job

Quote the reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a ms word document, and saved with your full names), a statement of how you meet their selection criteria, and the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities to them at recruitment@ng.kpmg.com