Job Purpose
Job Description (Accountability)
- Develop and oversee comprehensive sales and profit targets for the export agency, integrating these with branch-level sales objectives to construct realistic and ambitious annual budgets.
- Lead strategic planning initiatives for marketing and sales within the export division, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and market dynamics.
- Provide expert guidance and support to branch executives and staff in European foreign branches, facilitating collaborative planning and execution of sales strategies.
- Conduct continual analysis and review of sales plans and market conditions, adapting strategies swiftly to maintain competitiveness and respond to changing environments.
- Ensure business growth through the enhancement of sales volumes, profitability, and brand reputation, balancing short-term achievements with long-term sustainability.
- Foster a culture of innovation and responsiveness in sales and demand planning processes, promoting continuous improvement and team development.
Competencies
Education Description
A bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, or a related field is preferred for this role. Candidates with specialized formal education in demand planning, logistics, or international trade will be advantageous. Continuous professional development in sales strategy, market analysis, and supply chain coordination is also beneficial to maintain the required expertise essential for this position.
Education (Max. 2 Major)
Experience
Previous experience in sales management or demand planning within export markets or multinational environments is highly valuable. Experience in managing cross-border sales teams and coordinating with international branches enhances effectiveness in this role. Practical know-how in market analysis, budget management, and strategic sales planning is essential. Prior roles that involved collaboration with production units to synchronise manufacturing capacity and demand contribute effectively to performance in this position.
Knowledge
Comprehensive understanding of strategic sales planning and marketing methods is vital. Knowledge of export market regulations, international trade dynamics, and customer demand forecasting processes is required. Familiarity with supply chain coordination, production scheduling, and sales performance metrics serves as a strong foundation. Awareness of competitive market positioning and brand development strategies will also benefit the role.
Skills Description
- Exceptional strategic planning capabilities tailored to sales and demand forecasting.
- Proven skills in marketing and sales execution, particularly in export and international market contexts.
- Strong negotiation techniques to effectively close deals and manage stakeholder interests.
- Persuasive communication skills for influencing and aligning internal teams and external partners.
- Business communication proficiency across different cultures and languages.
- Adaptability to rapidly evolving markets and business environments.
- Collaborative leadership and team management abilities.
- Data-driven decision-making and analytical thinking.
Skills (Attribute)
Key Performance Indicator
Performance will be assessed through key indicators such as achievement of sales and profit targets aligned with budget plans, accuracy in demand forecasting relative to production capacity, responsiveness of sales strategies to market changes, and successful collaboration with foreign branches. Other metrics include growth in market share, improvements in brand strength within export markets, and the effectiveness of communication and negotiation outcomes. Continuous monitoring will ensure that business growth objectives are met while maintaining high standards in product delivery and customer satisfaction.