Area Sales Manager

Date: 6 Jan 2025

Country: Ghana

Function: Not Applicable

Sub-Function: Not Applicable

About Us

Olam International is a leading food and agri-business supplying food, ingredients, feed and fibre to over 19,800 customers worldwide. Our value chain spans over 60 countries and includes farming, processing and distribution operations, as well as a sourcing network of 4.8 million farmers. Through our purpose to 'Re-imagine Global Agriculture and Food Systems', Olam aims to address the many challenges involved in meeting the needs of a growing global population, while achieving positive impact for farming communities, our planet and all our stakeholders. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, Olam currently ranks among the top 30 largest primary listed companies in terms of market capitalisation on SGX-ST.

Product Information

Packaged Foods

Olam PFB manufactures and markets a range of branded packaged food products to consumers across multiple African markets. Over the last decade, the PFB business has established regional brand and market leadership positions in multiple consumer categories across targeted markets in West Africa. Packaged Foods Business portfolio currently counts eight key brands that are marketed to more than ten South and West African markets. Our R&D teams, working closely with marketing, have helped us surprise and delight our consumers through differentiated and innovative products. The consumer categories we are present in West Africa include Tomato Paste, Instant Noodles, Instant Beverages, Biscuits, Confectioneries, Edible Oil, Pasta, and Dairy.

Job Description

Olam’s division is looking for a dynamic go-getter to lead the sales efforts in the region. You must have an eye for detail, the ability to set and drive aggressive sales targets and a strong ability to build performance cultures within your team. The profile involves setting objectives to achieve the top and bottom-line results of the region as per the business plan within the defined budget. You will plan and drive the distribution and coverage objectives set for the year and develop and retain a high-performance oriented team. The incumbent would also be called to plan and execute sales promotional & market development activities and ensure that any new product launches and sales distribution objectives are met.

Key Deliverables

Strategic Effectiveness

Strong planning skills, building the regional sales plan as per the organizational distribution segment strategy.
Building and driving the quarterly sales and revenue targets, ensuring regional sales objectives are achieved.
A keen eye on performance, managing ground activities as per plans and objectives and taking remedial action in cases of deviations.

Operational Effectiveness

Be the centre of the action, control and guide sales and distribution activities within the region.
You would have strong market connects, identify and report competitor activities within the region. Plan the necessary actions to counter them and to protect your market share.
Build strong relationships with the distribution channel, co-ordinate for field requirements and support distributors.

Organizational Effectiveness

Be the people person, the one-point source of motivation and guidance for the diverse and often large local teams across country/region.
Plan and execute product training, team development activities and build a robust performance culture within the team.

Requirements

A flair for sales, numbers should be like second nature to you.
Good knowledge of the region and its geography and demographics.
MBA with 3 - 5 years of post-qualification industry experience.
Prior experience in sales and distribution required.

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.