Sales Manager

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The HeadHunter Group is an innovative Staffing and Recruiting Company with HQ in US, Dover, Delaware, operating in Canada, Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Serbia, Cyprus, Greece, and Bulgaria. We offer the newest mentality in Staffing industry and our core business are Candidates and Clients.

On behalf of our client, we are looking for Sales Manager / Food Department in Prishtina, Kosovo. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the preparation of the commercial policy and business plan development;
• Actively participate in formulating the sales strategy for food products in the Kosovo market;
• Analyze and control the presence of products in the market;
• Monitor weekly, monthly, and yearly sales performance in line with the Department and Corporation strategy;
• Implement the annual sales plan and is responsible for achieving annual sales objectives;
• Develop and review the Annual Department Budget and monitors its implementation within budgetary constraints;
• Negotiate and conclude sales and marketing agreements with Key Accounts and other major buyers;
• Maintain communication and organize work and meetings with external producers and collaborators;
• Responsible for managing customer debts and working with staff to reduce outstanding debts;
• Reports to the Managing Director;
• Lead and manage the department's staff;
• Other duties and responsibilities specified by the Supervisor that fall within the position's scope and professional qualifications.

Required skills, knowledge and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. Postgraduate qualifications and other relevant training are preferred;
• Minimum of 7 years of sales experience, with at least 3 years of sales experience in food sector;
• Experience in developing sales plans and strategies, personnel management, and communication with external partners;
• High proficiency in Albanian, especially in writing;
• English language proficiency at B2-C1 level and business English;
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office and working with various sales reporting programs;
• Strong communication and negotiation skills;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Driving License;
• Willingness to travel all around Kosovo.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

Our client offers equal opportunity for everyone, and no person shall be discriminated against on the grounds of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, ethnic background, race, skin color, religion or ideology, political persuasion, social background or marital status.