COMMERCIAL MANAGER
Manufacturing Jobs
- Southsea Investments Pvt Ltd
- Expires 15 Feb 2025
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified and self-driven individuals in one of the leading food processing companies in Zimbabwe to fill in the position of a Commercial Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for business development, sales growth, strategic planning, operational efficiency, and team leadership to drive market competitiveness and profitability for Central Butchery and Bakery divisions. The role requires a deep understanding of market dynamics, customer acquisition, and supply chain management, ensuring alignment with the company's long-term goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Result Areas:
• Develop and implement commercial strategies that align with business objectives, ensuring sustainable revenue growth and market competitiveness. These include, but not limited to market penetration plans, product pricing, sales forecasting, promotional campaigns, and customer relationship management.
• Identify and establish new business opportunities, partnerships, and expansion avenues.
• Drive business development by identifying new market segments and increasing brand visibility.
• Lead efforts in new customer acquisition, building strong client relationships, and expanding the customer base.
• Manage pricing strategies, cost control, and budget adherence to ensure profitability.
• Collaborate with operations and production teams to ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Monitor market trends, customer preferences, and competitor activities to stay ahead.
• Work closely with marketing teams to develop and execute sales campaigns and promotions.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, ensuring productivity and engagement.
• Prepare and present commercial reports, forecasts, and performance analyses to senior management.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate must have:
• Degree/Diploma in Marketing/ Business Management/ Sales/Business Administration from a reputable institution
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role within the food production or FMCG sector.
• Strong knowledge of butchery and bakery operations, supply chain, and distribution.
• Proven ability to develop and execute sales and commercial strategies.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to hr@southsea.co.zw with title Commercial Manager no later than 15 February 2025.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be conducted.
