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CDL Human Resource
National Sales Leader(general Trade)

Cdl Human Resource

Nairobi | Full Time | Consulting

Closing in 1 week from now

To lead, drive, and grow national General Trade operations for a fast-moving consumer brand in the sanitary pads category. The role requires a battle-tested sales leader with hands-on experience in a highly competitive market, capable of building strong distribution networks, supervising field teams, and driving last-mile product availability.

Key Responsibilities

Route-to-Market RTM & Distribution Development

  • Recruit, onboard, and grow distributors and wholesalers nationwide.
  • Ensure proper territory mapping, route planning, and network coverage.
  • Drive last-mile distribution execution from wholesale to dukas, kiosks, resellers, and small supermarkets.
  • Ensure consistent product presence in every GT channel.

Sales Growth & Target Achievement

  • Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual volume and revenue targets.
  • Push daily orders through wholesalers to retailers.
  • Ensure aggressive product uplifts and market penetration.
  • Monitor competitor activities and close execution gaps quickly.

Team Leadership & Performance Management

  • Build, train, motivate, and enforce discipline among field sales teams.
  • Conduct regular market visits, coaching, and performance reviews.
  • Drive a culture of excellence, accountability, and speed.

Market Execution Excellence

  • Ensure visibility, availability, pricing compliance, and perfect shelf execution.
  • Activate trade promotions and GT demand-generation initiatives.

Reporting & Insights

  • Provide real-time market intelligence, volumes, strike rates, and competitor movements.
  • Track daily sales activities and ensure structured reporting.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

  • 7+ years in FMCG General Trade sales leadership is a MUST
  • Proven track record in selling and scaling tough products in a competitive market—preferably sanitary pads or similar categories.
  • Strong distributor management, wholesaler recruitment, and territory execution experience.
  • Excellent team leadership and ability to get results through people.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to travel extensively nationwide.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business ,Marketing, Sales, or a related field.

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