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    Posted: Nov 9, 2026
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  • BIC® products are recognized all over the world for their quality, safety, affordability, and ease of use. The ballpoint pen, the pocket lighter, and the shaver are all part of the daily lives of millions of consumers. These products make BIC® an iconic international brand, present in more than 4 million retail outlets in more than 160 countries around the...

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    Channel Manager - Traditional Trade

    MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS

    Sales & Volume Achievement

    • Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
    • Monitor OIS and secondary sales out performance.
    • Identify opportunities to increase sales volume and market share.
    • Develop action plans to close sales gaps and achieve territory objectives.

    Territory and Distribution Expansion

    • Expand numeric and weighted distribution coverage.
    • Identify and open new retail outlets, wholesalers, and key traditional trade customers.
    • Increase penetration in underserved territories.
    • Ensure availability of priority SKUs in all targeted outlets.

    Field Sales Team Management

    • Lead, coach, and develop Sales Representatives (SRs) and Merchandisers.
    • Conduct regular field coaching and trader market visits.
    • Set daily, weekly, and monthly objectives.
    • Monitor productivity and route compliance.
    • Evaluate team performance and implement development plans.

    Execution Excellence

    • Ensure proper product visibility and merchandising.
    • Monitor planogram and display compliance.
    • Implement promotional activities and trade programs.
    • Ensure correct pricing and promotional execution at store level.
    • Drive superior shelf presence versus competition
    • Customer Relationship Management
    • Build strong relationships with wholesalers and key traditional trade accounts.
    • Resolve customer issues and service concerns.
    • Negotiate display opportunities and promotional placements.
    • Strengthen customer loyalty and partnership.

    Key Performance Indicators

    Sales

    • Sales Volume
    • OIS Sales Growth
    • Distribution
    • Numeric Distribution Weighted Distribution

    Execution

    • Availability
    • Visibility
    • Merchandising Compliance

    Productivity

    • Calls per day
    • productive calls/ Strike Rate
    • Outlet Coverage

    Professional Skills

    • Distributor Management
    • General Trade Specialist who knows the traditional trade channel
    • Commercial Negotiation & Joint Business planning (JBP)
    • Forecasting & Sales Analysis
    • Customer Relationship Management
    • Problem Solving & Decision Making
    • Communication & presentation Skills
    • Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
    • Drive for Results and Ownership

    Experience

    • Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Sales or a related discipline.
    • Minimum 3-5 years of FMCG sales and Traditional Trade experience.
    • Experience managing distributors and field sales teams.
    • Strong track record in commercial negotiations and customer development.
    • Experience working with distributor-led business models.
    • Demonstrated success in delivering sales growth and profitability targets.
    • Willingness to travel regularly
    • Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
    • English proficiency is a plus

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Proven track record FMCG.
    • 3-5 years sales experience in FMCG Industry.
    • Previous Key Account Experience

    Any Other Requirements

    • Willing to travel and meet customers.

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    Sales Data Analyst

    MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS

    • The purpose of this role is to support the Sales and Commercial teams through the analysis, management, and optimization of Sales Force Automation (SFA) data and reporting. The role is responsible for transforming sales and field execution data into actionable insights that drive business performance, improve sales productivity, enhance route-to-market effectiveness, and support strategic decision-making.
    • The Data Analyst will oversee the integrity, reporting, adoption, and continuous improvement of the SFA platform while identifying opportunities, trends, risks, and performance gaps across customers, territories, products, and field sales activities : 

    Sales Force Automation Reporting & Analytics

    • Manage and maintain all SFA dashboards, reports, and analytics tools.
    • Compile, analyze, and distribute weekly and monthly sales performance reports.
    • Monitor field sales execution KPIs and provide actionable recommendations to management.
    • Support Sales Leadership with ad hoc reporting requirements and business performance analysis.
    • Develop automated reporting solutions to improve data visibility and decision-making.

    Data Analysis & Business Insights

    • Analyze sales, customer, outlet, territory, and product performance data to identify trends and opportunities.
    • Monitor sales targets versus actual achievement and provide variance analysis.
    • Identify underperforming territories, customers, and product categories requiring intervention.
    • Conduct root-cause analysis on sales performance challenges and propose corrective actions.
    • Generate insights that support revenue growth, customer acquisition, market penetration, and distribution expansion.

    SFA System Management

    • Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and integrity within the SFA platform.
    • Support user onboarding, training, and adoption of SFA tools.
    • Monitor compliance with sales processes and field execution standards captured through the SFA system.
    • Assist with system enhancements, testing, and implementation of new functionalities.
    • Manage master data updates for customers, products, routes, territories, and sales hierarchies.

    Field Sales Execution Analysis

    • Analyze call cycle compliance, route adherence, visit productivity, and coverage metrics.
    • Track distribution, availability, visibility, and execution KPIs across sales channels.
    • Monitor promotional execution and campaign effectiveness through field sales data.
    • Develop scorecards and performance dashboards for sales representatives, supervisors, and managers.
    • Identify optimization opportunities within field sales operations.

    Stakeholder Support

    • Partner closely with Sales Management, Commercial Excellence, Marketing, Trade Marketing, and IT teams.
    • Provide ongoing analytical support for sales initiatives, promotions, and commercial projects.
    • Support customer and channel performance reviews with data-driven insights.
    • Present findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.

    Continuous Improvement

    • Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency and automate manual processes.
    • Develop new dashboards and business intelligence solutions using available analytical tools.
    • Recommend enhancements to data collection, reporting methodologies, and SFA system utilization.
    • Support digital transformation initiatives within the commercial organization.

    Key performance Indicators

    Data Analysis & Business Insights

    • Analyze sales, customer, outlet, territory, and product performance data to identify trends and opportunities.
    • Monitor sales targets versus actual achievement and provide variance analysis.
    • Identify underperforming territories, customers, and product categories requiring intervention.
    • Conduct root-cause analysis on sales performance challenges and propose corrective actions.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Commerce, Marketing, or related field.
    • Minimum 2-3 years' experience in Data Analytics, Sales Analytics, Commercial Excellence, or Sales Operations within FMCG
    • Experience working with Sales Force Automation systems
    • Advanced Microsoft Excel and Power BI skills.
    • Experience with SQL, data visualization, and business intelligence tools advantageous.

    Knowledge, Skills, Competencies

    Required

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and data reporting tools.
    • Strong understanding of sales processes and sales performance metrics.
    • Ability to interpret large datasets and convert findings into actionable insights.
    • Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
    • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
    • Ability to work with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
    • Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
    • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

    Desired

    • Experience with CRM and Sales Force Automation platforms.
    • Knowledge of data warehousing and SQL query development.
    • Experience in route-to-market and field sales analytics.
    • Understanding of FMCG sales execution metrics.
    • Curiosity and passion for driving business improvement through data.
    • Experience with AI-driven analytics and predictive reporting tools.
       

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