Summary
The Sales & Business Development Manager plays a pivotal role in accelerating revenue growth, broadening market reach, and deepening customer engagement across all sales channels.
The ideal candidate will spearhead the creation and implementation of sales strategies, uncover new business prospects, cultivate key customer partnerships, and guarantee the attainment of sales targets and profitability goals.
Oversee and execute core duties encompassing strategic planning, team leadership, and project management, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and performance metrics to drive operational efficiency and accountability. Collaborate with cross-functional departments to streamline workflows, resolve complex challenges, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Monitor financial performance, resource allocation, and risk management to sustain long-term growth and profitability. Act as a liaison between senior management and staff, communicating directives, feedback, and progress updates transparently.
We assume full accountability for company sales targets by crafting and implementing strategic initiatives that stimulate revenue growth, expand market share, and advance the attainment of organizational objectives.
Lead, coach, and inspire the sales team to meet both individual and team performance targets with consistency and excellence. Develop and communicate clear performance expectations, track progress diligently, deliver constructive feedback routinely, and cultivate an environment where high performance thrives.
Branch Performance Management involves conducting scheduled branch visits to evaluate sales performance, customer interaction quality, operational efficiency, and compliance with established company standards.
As part of your role, you will focus on business development and market expansion by proactively identifying and capitalizing on new opportunities, forming strategic partnerships, and establishing effective distribution channels to drive sustainable growth. Your responsibilities will also include cultivating and nurturing strong relationships with major customers, distributors, and key stakeholders, while consistently evaluating and pursuing avenues to strengthen the company’s market position and reach.
Monitor product sales performance across all locations, identifying trends and addressing underperforming items through strategic initiatives. Proactively develop and implement sales and promotional strategies to enhance product visibility, drive accelerated sales growth, and ensure efficient inventory turnover, thereby optimizing overall product performance.
Enhancing customer relationships is a key priority, achieved through the cultivation of customer acquisition, retention, and loyalty by delivering outstanding experiences at every interaction point.
Actively engage in and contribute to brand activations, promotional events, trade shows, community engagements, product launches, and customer-focused initiatives to strengthen brand visibility and create new sales opportunities.
Analyzing sales performance, market trends, customer insights, and competitor activities, you will deliver data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions. Your responsibilities include compiling and presenting regular sales and business development reports that clearly showcase performance outcomes and actionable recommendations, fostering sustainable growth.
Collaborate effectively with Marketing, Operations, Finance, Inventory, Customer Service, and Human Resources teams to align business objectives and drive the successful execution of growth initiatives.
Seeking a candidate with a minimum of five years of experience in [specific field], preferably with expertise in [relevant skill]. Must demonstrate proficiency in [programming language/tool], along with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. The ideal applicant will possess excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively in team-based settings and convey complex technical concepts clearly. Familiarity with [specific industry standard or methodology] is required, and experience with [related technology or process] is highly desirable. A bachelor’s degree in [relevant field] or equivalent work experience is mandatory.
A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Management, or a related discipline is required.
A minimum of six years of professional experience in Sales, Business Development, Commercial Management, or a closely related field is required.
A background in the Cosmetics, Beauty, Retail, FMCG, or Consumer Goods sectors is strongly preferred.
Proven ability to consistently surpass sales targets and drive substantial business expansion.
The ideal candidate must reside near the Trade Fair, Jo, as this position requires full-time, on-site presence and does not offer hybrid or remote work options.
Candidates are expected to submit their applications through the specified method of application.
Professional candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to send their most recent CV to careers@kuddycosmetics.com, ensuring moses@kuddycosmetics.com is included in the correspondence. The subject line of the email should clearly state both the job title and the candidate’s location, such as *Sales & Business Development Manager – Festal*.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
6 years
