Apply now »

Sales Head

Date:  5 Nov 2024
Country:  Senegal
Function:  Not Applicable
Sub-Function:  Not Applicable

Olam Agri ~ A differentiated, and market leading global agri-business focused on high-growth end consumption markets.

Our food, feed, fibre, agri-industrials & ag-services capabilities span 30+ countries, and we participate in global food and agri-trade flows, working with farmers and customers to connect local origins and global destinations. With a global origination footprint and processing capabilities, we transform food, feed and fibre to create value for customers and enable farming communities to prosper sustainably, to meet the changing consumption, food security and sustainability needs shaping the global food and agricultural landscape.

Job Description

The National Sales Head role is responsible for managing sales operations of the Feed verticals of the Senegal Integrated Feeds & Proteins Business.

Key Deliverables

Business development: Maintain & enhance our market share in the Poultry feeds sector in Senegal. Build on our existing strong dealer & farmer network. Lead our foray in adjacent feed segments (cattle & ruminants) by developing the right channels to service those farmer segments.

Business managementThe candidate will have to closely manage budgets / costs, define growth targets and manage all aspects of operations. The candidate will be responsible for aggressively driving growth and while focusing on delivering optimal service levels to our dealer/distributors and finally the end farmers.

Team managementAs the National Sales Head of the business, the incumbent will lead & manage the entire sales team. He will also provide dotted leadership to the Veterinarian team who are responsible for farmer engagement, training & consulting support.

Cross functional collaborationAs part of Senegal IFP Leadership, work collaboratively with other department heads, especially Supply Chain, Production, Veterinary Services, Quality, & Finance to ensure proper servicing of market demand. Work closely with HR for recruitment & development of the Sales team for present and future portfolio of products.

Strategic Effectiveness

  • Build the regions sales strategies, define detailed sales plans and profit targets for the business. Build daily beat plans and market coverage strategies.
  • Build review systems to ensure the defined targets are achieved, motivate and guide the sales team.
  • Drive acquisition of new business from the front, lead sales meetings with potential customers in the region.
  • Prepare action plans and schedules to identify specific targets and to project the number of contacts to be made & present sales achievement - Target vs Actual in revenue generation.

Operational Effectiveness

  • Have the ability to plan, implement & review sales operations independently. Should have exposure in managing large teams and have prior experience in growing the scale of operations and a knack of commercial orientation to drive sustainable & profitable growth.
  • Have an ownership mindset! And desire to run the Show Independently.
  • Have very good people management, communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate with and influence a matrix of internal and external customers at varied levels.

Organizational Effectiveness

  • Establishing a comprehensive and system driven process for sales reports. Build the right communication plans with regards to sales reports.
  • Be involved in both farming and hunting of accounts. Drive independent targets for acquiring new customers and sustaining the engagement with the existing customers.
  • Managing and overseeing sales managers demonstrate an ability to meet specified targets within a given time frame. Expand distribution reach.

Requirements

  • Bac + 5 from a business school
  • Be a senior executive with at least ten (10) years of sales experience, preferably in the Animal Nutrition or FMCG industries.
  • French and English is a must. Wolof preferable

Olam is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.

Apply now »