Area Sales Manager at Yalelo Zambia

Job Description

Yalelo is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and hard-working individual to work as an Area Sales Manager .

Are you an A-player, highly motivated, energetic, and hard-working individual, with a passion for sales? Then you are what we are looking for to fill this role.

To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience managing Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) in a designated area compromising of several stores and modern/traditional trade customers with full accountability for reaching targets and optimizing the Yalelo brand. You should also be able to remotely supervise a team of salespeople and set profitable goals. Our ideal candidate should combine excellent communication skills with a strategic mindset.

The Right-Fit candidate will:

Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) experience is a must.
Create regional sales plans and quotas in alignment with business objectives.
Support Store Managers with day-to-day store operation.
Evaluate store and individual performances.
Report on regional sales results.
Forecast quarterly and annual profits.
Identify hiring needs, select and train new salespeople.
Prepare and review the annual budget for the area of responsibility
Analyze regional market trends and discover new opportunities for growth.
Address potential problems and suggest prompt solutions.
Participate in decisions for expansion or acquisition
Suggest new services/products and innovative sales techniques to increase customer satisfaction.

The Essentials:

BSc degree in Sales, Business Administration, or relevant field.
Proven work experience as an Area Sales Manager or similar senior sales role.
Ability to measure and analyze key performance indicators (ROI and KPIs).
Familiarity with various sales software
Understanding of store operations
Ability to lead and motivate a high-performance sales team.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with a problem-solving attitude.
Availability to travel as needed

If this is YOU, Yalelo wants to hear from you today!!! [email protected]