Overview

We are recruiting!

 

Position: Sales and Trade Marketing Officer

Location: Zimbabwe

 

Brief

Our client, a growing player in the alcoholic beverages industry, is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Sales and Trade Marketing Officer to drive sales growth, market penetration, and brand visibility within assigned territories.

The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving primary and secondary sales targets, building strong customer relationships, managing product availability, and implementing trade marketing initiatives that enhance brand presence and consumer engagement. This role is ideal for a highly motivated sales professional with strong FMCG experience and a passion for delivering results in a competitive market.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive sales growth and achieve set volume and revenue targets.
  • Manage customer accounts and follow up on overdue payments in line with agreed credit terms.
  • Gather market intelligence and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports.
  • Monitor and manage product availability, ensuring optimal on-shelf availability (OSA).
  • Identify and resolve stock-related challenges affecting customers.
  • Build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial customer relationships.
  • Develop and implement territory-specific secondary sales initiatives.
  • Work closely with the Trade Marketing team to develop and execute trade marketing campaigns and promotional activities.
  • Manage company selling assets within the territory.
  • Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify opportunities for growth.
  • Support initiatives aimed at driving consumer engagement and tertiary sales.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

 

Requirements:

  • Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ sales experience within an FMCG environment.
  • Experience within the Alcoholic Beverages industry is essential.
  • Strong sales, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Clean Class 4 Driver’s Licence.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Highly motivated, target-driven, and capable of delivering results consistently.

 

Interested and suitably qualified and experienced candidates to send through their CVs to [email protected] with the Sales and Trade Marketing Officer in the subject line, no later than the 10th of June 2026.

 

NB: Regrettably only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.