The GraceKennedy Group seeks to identify an individual looking for an excellent opportunity to progress his/her career; and who possesses the vision and energy to help drive dynamic changes across the group, in the following capacity: Route Sales Supervisor

Reporting to Van Sales Manager, the candidate will effectively supervise van sales personnel to ensure that sales, distribution and merchandising objectives are consistently met, through the effective development of & execution of all route development and distribution expansion plans.

  PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute strategies to achieve monthly distribution, sales, and gross profit and collection targets by region with special focus on identified key accounts.
• Identify van reps. and drivers’ training needs.
• Set distribution targets for each van sales rep. and ensure achievement of distribution targets.
• Identify growth opportunities in existing businesses.
• Prospect for new accounts.
• Ensure that van sales reps. are executing merchandising requirements, i.e. planograms, placements of display units, shelf positioning, etc.
• Ensure that drivers and van sales reps. carry out the necessary functions to execute Principal’s trade requirements to effect promotions, placing of POS, stands, etc.
• Ensure adequate representation of all brands in all customer accounts.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive distribution database by region.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

•      First degree preferably in Business Administration/Marketing.
•      At least two years’ experience in route sales.
•      Computer literacy is essential

Qualified candidates kindly apply online by Friday, September 29, 2023.