Area Sales Manager: Ghana - Pernod Ricard


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Job Purpose

The Area Sales Manager is responsible for delivering the best in class execution of Pernod Ricard Plans in Ghana, both on & off-trade and build the long-term value of the brands in conjunction with the local distribution network.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Develop long and short-term plans for markets within geographical area

  • Communicate brands strategy and ensure these are understood and incorporated into local distributor plans.
  • Manage, in collaboration of the Commercial Area Manager the Budget and Strategic Plan process for the region and develop long and short-term plans for Ghana
  • Propose to the Commercial Area Manager short-term yearly financial plans in terms of volume, pricing, marketing investment levels and profit contribution.
  • Challenge and add value to the development of top-class marketing and sales activity plans.
  • Investigate new business opportunities in Ghana


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Communication and implementation of marketing and sales strategy

  • Ensure that local distributor understands and implements activity in line with the Marketing strategy as defined by PR Africa.
  • Track in market pricing to ensure strategic alignment with global price positioning and to achieve brands objectives whilst maximizing net realized price and profitability.
  • Implement channel strategy guidelines to achieve brand objectives and partner with local distributor to drive visibility, distribution and rate of sale.
  • Grow brands development by executing effective and efficient integrated marketing strategies.
  • Facilitate cross-fertilisation of best practice between markets.

Sales force motivation and training

  • Development of local sales forces product knowledge, brand & sales training and motivation behind selling Pernod Ricard brands.
  • Create strong relationships at all levels with the local distribution company.

Financial Control and Management

  • Support the Commercial Area Manager to influence key drivers of the see-through P&L throughout the year to ensure both delivery of budget and adherence to long term strategy.
  • Reporting of appropriate financial information to finance department.
  • Control of investment budgets.

Key Competencies and Experience

Industry knowledge and experience:

  • At least 5 years combined marketing and commercial experience in FMCG industry
  • Excellent planning and organising skills
  • Very strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Strong numerical and financial acumen
  • In depth understanding of brand marketing at both a strategic and implementation level
  • Strong IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Ability to work under pressure and independently
  • The ideal candidate will have experience working in Ghana
  • Languages: English


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