JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
The role of the Senior Sales Manager is to challenge Sales, commercial and procurement aspects of the business to drive and improve performance of the fresh produce department.
Client Details
The client is a large holding business that produces fresh food and produce
Description
* Build the business through sales and marketing of existing and new products to existing and new customers
* Build a healthy portfolio, rely on sustainable continuous local and international line of products, and build on that while maintaining a healthy customer base and avoid bad debt
* Re-align product offering to market demand (premium for premium customers, lower grade for middle tier customers), re-structure the product loading and offering by sourcing mixed containers
* Develop and build relationships with current and new customers
* Increase local line of products, but not only, that provide continuity in supply and promotional support
* Negotiate and align further customers where cross-sales is present, rice, dairy, poultry, fresh produce
Job Offer
An exciting opportunity to lead a business unit and manage a team
There is a competitive package of around AED 30,000 - 32,000 + Benefits on offer
REQUIREMENTS
* 8 - 10 years of previous experience working within or provide services to the Fresh Produce and distribution Industry is a must
* Sales experience as well as previous procurement experience would be ideal
* Experience of heading up and managing a team of sales staff
* Experience of the wholesale/food service business, food manufacturing and food hygiene
* Knowledge of key contacts and players in the fresh produce industry
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
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The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.
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