Channel Manager (FMCG) at The Career Network

Job description

R1.2 million CTC

You will manage:

• Customer Account Planning
• Competitor Reviews
• Channel & Customer Strategies & Plans
• Sales Forecasting, Planning & Execution
• Data and Competitive Analysis
• Demand Planning
• Key Account and Sales Support
• Customer Relationship Management, Engagement, Communication and Negotiation
• Annual Budget
• Develop Channel and Customer Strategy to support strategic business objectives
• NPD Strategy
• Strategy Alignment & Communication
• Trade Terms and Coop Advertisin

You will need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in building clear, compelling value propositions that can be expressed in a variety of media.
• Excellent Numerical and Data Analysis skills.
• At least 5 years’ exposure to a range of areas including field sales, key accounts, marketing and
• retail marketing.
• Proficient MS Office.
• Fluency in English

You should possess these skills:

• Exceptional strategic thinker with strong analytical skills; ability to address cross-functional and
• cross-organizational issues independently.
• Ability to maintain a high sense of urgency and entrepreneurial work ethic that is required to drive business outcomes.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and deadline-oriented environment.
• Positive “can do” attitude, passionate and able to show commitment and to inspire others.
• Team player and builder – leads by example.