JOB REF: MN 8277
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
The Sales & Marketing Manager will be reporting to the General Manager – Corporate Services and is expected to provide leadership of the Sales & Marketing division, market & grow the Company’s brand including products and services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Developing and reviewing sales and marketing policies, plans and strategies;
Coordinating the implementation of sales and marketing plans and strategies for the company;
Marketing and promoting the Company’s products;
Coordinating market surveys to determine customer requirements;
Identifying potential markets for the Company’s products and recommend appropriate mechanisms and initiative to enhance sales increase;
Forecasting and projecting company’s business;
Developing sales and marketing information communication materials;
Initiating the development of sales and marketing information systems;
Developing new products in liaison with the Production Department;
Providing advice on sales and marketing initiatives;
Monitoring and evaluating sales and marketing activities;
Coordinating sales and marketing research and benchmarks and implement the appropriate findings;
Promoting innovation and best practices in sales and marketing;
Conducting market audits to monitor market sales and performance;
Branding company’s products in liaison with other divisions;
Management of customer requirements and needs and implement the feedback;
Maintaining sales and marketing inventory and database;
Participating in corporate social responsibility activities;
Coaching, mentoring and training staff;
Preparing sales and marketing budget and sales reports;
Ensuring staff performance management, training and development in the division.

PERSON PROFILE
Academic Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Sales and Marketing, Marketing, Commerce (Marketing Option), Business Administration/ Management (Marketing Option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Sales and Marketing, Marketing, Commerce (Marketing Option), Business Administration/ Management (Marketing Option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university, will be an added advantage.
Must have at least eight (8) years Cumulative work experience in textiles, three (3) of which should have been at Managerial level in a reputable organization or Served in the grade of Chief Sales and Marketing Officer in textiles for a minimum period of three (3) years or equivalent;
Must be a member of a professional body and in good standing.
Certificate in Leadership/ Governance Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer application skills; and
Understands international textile markets & competence in merchandising as reflected in work performance and results.