Area Manager Eastern Africa

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East Africa
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7 years progressive b2b selling experience
Chemistry food science or chemical engineering degree
Direct team management of accounts managers
** The Area Manager for Eastern Africa will oversee business development in processed foods, dairy, and non-alcoholic beverages, focusing on maximizing sales and profitability across key accounts in the region. The role involves managing a team, developing customer relationships, and implementing sales strategies while collaborating with various internal functions. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves planning and directing business development for Processed Foods, Dairy, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages across East Africa.
  • Candidates must manage a team of account managers and country managers while driving sales targets and profitability.
  • The position requires developing new customers and maintaining relationships with key accounts to achieve short- and long-term growth.

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** The Area Manager for Eastern Africa will oversee business development in processed foods, dairy, and non-alcoholic beverages, focusing on maximizing sales and profitability across key accounts in the region. The role involves managing a team, developing customer relationships, and implementing sales strategies while collaborating with various internal functions. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7 years progressive B2B selling experience
  • Chemistry Food Science or Chemical Engineering degree
  • Direct team management of accounts managers

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in brewery or brewing plant production
  • Self-driven with can do attitude
  • Passion to achieve results under minimum supervision

Key Requirements

  • Graduate degree in Chemistry, Food science or Chemical Engineering
  • At least 7 years progressive Experience in Business to Business selling
  • Experience managing a team
  • In-depth understanding of the market

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