Business Development Officer

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Audit data against existing Trade audit sheets by visiting all customers assigned by the Sales Manager.
• Monitor Merchandising standards and further adherence to Shelf Planograms.
• Monitor and ensure all pricing policies are accurate.
• Implement and maintain Trade auditing policies and procedures, inclusive of proper stock management and rotation.
• Implement methods that measure and evaluate the effectiveness of existing Trade control systems.
• Identify and establish corrective actions needed to address problem areas related to merchandising and servicing issues.
• Perform potential sales growth assessment on all merchandised outlets and communicate these assessments via written report to the Sales Manager.
• Prepare and present reports on Competitor activities and analyse trends and changes in the market.
• To keep current on local and international beauty trends and present monthly report on major trends and developments.
• To work with the Sales and Marketing team to develop and execute trade based promotional activities to help drive monthly sales.
• To increase sales by volume and improve distribution for the entire cosmetics portfolio. 

• Perform other related tasks and responsibilities as required by the Local Sales Manager and/or Chief Marketing Officer.
• Conforms to and enforces all established departmental and company policies, procedures and objectives, GMPs, food safety and HSE site protocols;
• Undergo all job-related training required by the company.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Five (5) years Sales and/ or Marketing experience.
• Degree in Management or Marketing.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point) applications.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook Email and Internet software.
• Proven experience in fast moving consumer goods.
• Must demonstrate integrity and professionalism.
• Must prioritize in a fast-paced multi-task environment.
• Must effectively manage time and details.
• Must have the demonstrated ability to develop statistical reports to identify trends and/or problems and establish corrective steps and measures.
• Must work with minimal supervision.
• Must have access to a reliable working vehicle at all times.