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Commercial Manager

Careers International
Posted a month ago, valid for a month
Location

Union, ME, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position requires a candidate with at least 5 years of experience in sales and business development, preferably in the Steel & Iron or Pharmaceutical industries.
  • The role involves developing sales strategies, managing commercial operations, and leading a regional sales team to achieve business targets.
  • Fluency in French is mandatory, along with strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for market expansion across West Africa and maintaining compliance with local regulations.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the candidate's experience and expertise.

Key Responsibilities 

1. Sales Strategy & Business Development 

  • Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and drive market expansion. 
  • Identify new business opportunities, emerging markets, and distribution channels across West Africa. 
  • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to support strategic decision-making. 
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients, distributors, and business partners. 


2. Commercial Management 

  • Develop and execute pricing strategies aligned with market conditions and company objectives. 
  • Negotiate contracts, commercial agreements, and business terms with customers and partners. 
  • Monitor profitability, margins, and cost structures to ensure sustainable business growth. 
  • Manage tendering processes and large-scale commercial transactions. 


3. Sales Operations & Team Leadership 

  • Lead, motivate, and manage the regional sales team to achieve business targets. 
  • Establish sales KPIs, monitor performance, and implement corrective actions when necessary. 
  • Ensure effective sales forecasting, pipeline management, and performance reporting. 
  • Conduct regular training and development programs to enhance team capabilities. 


4. Customer Relationship Management 

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and strategic customers. 
  • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction, retention, and loyalty. 
  • Resolve customer concerns, complaints, and service-related issues promptly and effectively. 


5. Market Expansion & Distribution Management 

  • Develop and strengthen distribution networks across multiple countries in West Africa. 
  • Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable distributors, agents, and channel partners. 
  • Ensure product availability and effective market penetration in targeted territories. 


6. Financial Management & Reporting 

  • Prepare and manage sales budgets, forecasts, and commercial reports. 
  • Track sales performance, revenue growth, profitability, and other key business metrics. 
  • Provide regular business updates, market intelligence, and strategic recommendations to senior management. 


7. Compliance & Risk Management 

  • Ensure compliance with local laws, trade regulations, and company policies. 
  • Identify potential commercial risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures. 
  • Promote and maintain ethical business practices across all operations. 




Requirements

Preferred Candidate Profile 

Mandatory Requirements 

  • Fluency in French (spoken and written). 
  • Proven experience in the Steel & Iron Industry and/or Pharmaceutical Industry. 
  • Strong knowledge of sales, commercial operations, distribution management, and business development. 
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills. 


Preferred Requirements 

  • Previous work experience in West Africa will be a significant advantage. 
  • Experience in managing regional sales teams and distributor networks. 
  • Strong analytical and strategic planning capabilities. 




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