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The role is responsible for developing and executing national sales strategies, achieving revenue and profitability targets, expanding market coverage, and strengthening the company's presence across wholesale markets, wholesalers, retailers, and distribution channels.\nThe successful candidate will lead and develop District Sales Managers, ensure effective coordination between sales and distribution operations, and drive sustainable business growth across the company's portfolio of dates, dried fruits, nuts, and other dry agricultural products.\nKey Responsibilities\n1. National Sales Strategy & Business GrowthDevelop and implement the national sales strategy in alignment with the company's business objectives.\n\nSet annual and monthly sales targets for the three districts and translate them into measurable targets for each District Sales Manager.\n\nDrive revenue growth, sales volume, market penetration, and profitability across all assigned territories.\n\nIdentify new market opportunities, expand distribution coverage, and develop strategic relationships with key wholesalers, major traders, and large accounts.\n\nDevelop and implement e-commerce sales strategies to expand the company's online presence and generate additional revenue streams.\n\nDevelop plans to strengthen the company's presence in wholesale markets.\n\n2. District Management & LeadershipLead, supervise, and evaluate the performance of the three District Sales Managers.\n\nEnsure each district achieves its sales, collection, distribution, and market expansion targets.\n\nConduct regular performance reviews and field visits to assess execution, identify challenges, and implement corrective actions.\n\nCoach and develop District Sales Managers to improve leadership, sales effectiveness, and team productivity.\n\nEnsure clear accountability for targets, team performance, and operational results across all districts.\n\n3. Sales Performance & Market AnalysisMonitor national and district-level sales performance against approved targets and budgets.\n\nAnalyze sales trends, customer performance, product movement, and market share opportunities.\n\nReview pricing strategies, sales margins, discounts, and promotional activities to protect profitability.\n\nMonitor competitor activities, market prices, and customer purchasing behavior.\n\nDevelop action plans to improve slow-moving products, increase product penetration, and maximize sales opportunities.\n\n4. Distribution & Operational CoordinationOversee the effectiveness of district distribution operations in coordination with the relevant teams.\n\nEnsure proper coordination between sales teams, drivers, warehouse personnel, and distribution hubs.\n\nMonitor stock availability, inventory turnover, order fulfillment, delivery performance, and product losses.\n\nEstablish performance standards for sales and distribution operations and ensure compliance with company procedures.\n\nCoordinate with Procurement, Warehouse, Finance, and Operations to maintain product availability and efficient order-to-delivery processes.\n\n5. Customer & Channel DevelopmentBuild and maintain strategic relationships with key customers, wholesalers, major traders, and distributors.\n\nIdentify and onboard new customers and distribution partners to expand national market coverage.\n\nDevelop channel-specific sales plans for wholesale markets, retailers, and other relevant customer segments.\n\nHandle major customer negotiations, commercial agreements, and escalated customer issues.\n\nEnsure high customer satisfaction, strong retention, and sustainable business relationships.\n\n6. Sales Team Development & GovernanceDefine sales KPIs, performance standards, and reporting requirements for all districts.\n\nParticipate in recruitment, selection, and development of sales leadership and frontline sales teams.\n\nEnsure consistent implementation of sales policies, pricing guidelines, credit terms, and collection procedures.\n\nPromote a performance-driven culture based on accountability, customer focus, and continuous improvement.\n\nEnsure accurate sales forecasts, reliable reporting, and timely escalation of business risks.\n\n7. Reporting & Business PlanningPrepare and present monthly and quarterly sales performance reports to senior management.\n\nDevelop national sales forecasts, budgets, market expansion plans, and resource requirements.\n\nMonitor key performance indicators, including target achievement, sales growth, gross margin, collection efficiency, active customers, and distribution coverage.\n\nProvide data-driven recommendations to improve commercial performance and support strategic decisions.\n\nRequirements\n\nBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field.\n\n12+ years of progressive sales experience, preferably including experience in a National Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, or equivalent leadership role.\n\nProven experience managing multiple districts or territories through subordinate sales managers.\n\nStrong background in wholesale trading, FMCG, food distribution, or agricultural products.\n\nExperience in wholesale markets, e-commerce, 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