FMCG Distributor Manager

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience of distributor and supplier management.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Vendor management skills and knowledge
• Street smart and with a drive for sales
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency.
• Evidence of successfully leading others to exceed measurable revenue targets.

Candidate Specification:

• Motivated by the mission of Sabi
• Pragmatic with quantitative and analytical ability and attention to detail
• Driven, independent thinker and leader who can juggle multiple projects simultaneously with fast-changing priorities
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency.
• A focus on execution. Willing and able to get hands dirty.
• Flexibility to roll up your sleeves and attack problems and projects as they arise, where you will need to set out a clear structure, method and outcomes yourself.

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience of distributor and supplier management.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Vendor management skills and knowledge
• Street smart and with a drive for sales
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency.
• Evidence of successfully leading others to exceed measurable revenue targets.

Candidate Specification:

• Motivated by the mission of Sabi
• Pragmatic with quantitative and analytical ability and attention to detail
• Driven, independent thinker and leader who can juggle multiple projects simultaneously with fast-changing priorities
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency.
• A focus on execution. Willing and able to get hands dirty.
• Flexibility to roll up your sleeves and attack problems and projects as they arise, where you will need to set out a clear structure, method and outcomes yourself.

Job Summary

• The Distributor Manager will identify and Source distributors / manufacturers across the nation, partner with new suppliers and understand their products.
• Develop and manage the relationship between the different suppliers and the business to maintain value and growth of the business.
• Bring in new suppliers as needed and keep accurate documentation of suppliers and their products.

What You Will Be Doing

• Identify and Source distributors/manufacturers across the nation partnering with new suppliers and understanding their products
• Management of portfolio, margins, fulfilment SLA etc
• Ensure distributors are fulfilling demand from the wholesalers with net 0 logistics margin
• Lead pricing negotiation with suppliers to ensure wholesalers access best prices and manage contracts to ensure compliance.
• Facilitate credit negotiation with distributors/manufacturers
• Conduct cost analysis on sourcing and distribution processes, identifying opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships between different suppliers and the business.
• Ensure documentation and records are up to date
• Keep update records of prices and stocks of products currently sold
• Stay abreast of new trends and products with high demand that will add value to the company .
• Keep agents and merchants informed of products available and their current prices.