Musketeer

Job description / Role

Up to 1,250 Bahraini Dinar + company car + mobile phone
Bahrain

Our client is a global leading FMCG company, who is recruiting a Musketeer to join their team in Bahrain.

Main purpose of a Musketeers is to increase profitable market shares, build strong relationships of co-operation and partnership with the trade and all on-premise customers through quality, reliability and value adding service
Ensure effective management of all strategic partners while maintaining excellent business relations. Ensuring On-premise outlet staff present the product as per Entity standards and guidelines. Fully support the Trade Marketing strategy to secure leadership brand position across trade channels

Responsibilities:
- Ensure a state of the art visibility in all on-premise trade outlets and on-premise events.
- Secure a proper implementation of the exclusivity/preferred or other customer contracts. This includes mini-bar listing and menu printings, product availability and adequate visibility in all outlets within outlets.
- Recommend, plan and secure outstanding execution of events at customers locations and events.
- Train the On-premise outlet staff on the product, benefits and the correct methods for product serving and merchandising
- Secure the proper usage of POSM material as per Entity standards and guidelines; this includes delivery, installation, removal and/or regular maintenance.
- Recommend widening the distribution/open new outlets, and gain new on-premise customers.
- Inform immediately the Reporting Manager and distribution partner team whenever any outlet is out of stock.
- Submit necessary reports (daily/weekly/monthly), meet deadlines and abide by the route plans.
- Work closely (meetings, share learnings, aligning plans, inputs, etc.) with the sales & distribution team and the Entity sampling team.

Requirements

- All targets as agreed are delivered e.g. number of contracts / number of initiatives
- Entity standards are met at all outlets e.g. availability and visibility
- All the On-Premise outlet staff are competent and meet Entity standards
- Relationships with the trade are strong and effective
- All reports are comprehensive, complete, accurate and on time
- Innovative ideas and outstanding execution of events have enhanced the brand image

Criteria:
- As the ambassador for this premium brand it is essential to have a passion for the brand, strong interpersonal and negotiating skills, with an entrepreneurial can-do attitude
- Enjoys challenges and is eager to invest efforts in learning & promoting the brand
- High energy and enthusiasm to visit various outlets and at different times as required; to monitor, get feedback and interact with the trade
- Clear understanding of the trade network, knowledge of the activity hubs and On Premise scene, especially in his/her market
- Strong analytical ability, creative and aware of the culture / customs of the region
- High standard of integrity, ability to focus and follow through on priorities and deliver quality results
- A team player who is reliable, confident and has strong communication skills
- Fluency in spoken & written English and also spoken Arabic is a prerequisite (TBA depending on region).
- Comfortable in a fast paced, performance oriented environment
- Strong planning and organizing skills , with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Minimum 3 years experience in handling the consumer marketing of a blue chip FMCG product, preferably with the HORECA channel
- Computer literacy and a valid driving license is mandatory (TBA depending on region)
- Preferred age range of 24-27 years old
- Ideal applicants either reside in Bahrain or previous experience of working in Bahrain
- Ideally Arabic speaker

Unfortunately due to the high volume of candidate applications only the successful candidates will be contacted.

About the Company

Connect Executive Search Middle East is a full service selection and placement agency that is focused on supplying the best pool of talent to the Middle East. Offering an unrivalled level of service, our aim is to connect organisations with leading professionals through our team’s sector specific knowledge and in-depth understanding of the Middle East market.

We cover multiple sectors as following:

• Emiratisation & Government • Healthcare & Life Sciences • Legal & Business Support • OIL, Gas & Energy • Industrial and Engineering

At Connect Executive Search Middle East, finding employees the work they are best suited for, and by finding employers those candidates who are the right fit within their organization, we provide value to society as a whole. By finding the right balance between the needs of the employer and the changing wishes of employees, we will bring supply and demand closer together. It is our mission to inspire individuals and organisations to work more effectively and efficiently, and create greater choice in the domain of work, for the benefit of all concerned.