Partnerships Business Leader

About the role:

The Partnerships Business Leader in Papua New Guinea drives the strategic development and operational management of national distributors and the field force to meet business needs and goals. This role also acts as the on-ground brand custodian, leading impactful activations and rural engagement to promote the client brand.

What you would be expected to do:

• Develop and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to effectively manage Master Distributor performance.
• Lead market expansion efforts, ensuring maximum coverage within established deadlines.
• Identify and secure new districts, geographies, and partners for strategic growth.
• Monitor and review quarterly Distributor performance, conducting business review meetings to evaluate progress and integrate feedback into future planning.
• Identify market opportunities to implement brand-building strategies, develop strategic market plans, and conduct product assessments to enhance brand awareness.
• Initiate and manage projects aimed at fostering business growth and operational efficiency, adapting to an evolving market environment.

You might be a strong candidate if you have:

• At least 4 years experience in driving sales and trade marketing in retail channels(FMCG preferred- Electrical/ Solar/ Lighting/ FMCD Candidates can also apply)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Great passion in sales with strong leadership and ownership skills
  4+ years of experience (FMCG preferred- Electrical/ Solar/ Lighting/ FMCD Candidates can also apply)
• Fluency in English and Tok Pisin.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office.