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Channel Executive


  • Department: BU Ghana
  • Location: Accra (Ghana)
  • Sector: Consumer goods
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Discipline: Sales
  • Work modality: Remote

GBfoods Africa

Job description

At GBfoods, we offer culinary solutions in several countries of Europe and Africa with prestigious leading local brands, including Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand'Italia and Blå Band, among others. GBfoods Africa operates in 24 countries with a regional office in Accra - Ghana.

Our Purpose “Celebrating local flavours” is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.

Today, with a turnover of around 1.5 billion euros and a team of around 3,300 people, we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for providing input in the development of Channel/Category plans. 
  • Support the implementation of Battle Plans and review the Effectiveness of in-store activities. 
  • Conduct Pre and post evaluation of Channel/Category marketing activities 
  • Generate and communicate shopper and channel insights to identify key drivers and opportunities by channel and categories. 
  • Contribute to the Commercial Plans development by identifying the key opportunities and possible action plans for the Category/channels. 
  • Provide input in the development of sales drivers/ strategy by channel/category. 
  • Participate in periodic meetings with the sales team to collaborate in the launch of common projects. 

Requirements

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in any discipline 
  • Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in a similar position in the Food and Beverages industry /FMCG 
  • Experience in route to channel way of selling with focus on Sales Driver execution at the point of purchase, Outlet Segmentation and Managing Relationships including structured call, persuasive selling and brand passion
  • Excellent hands-on experience in MS Office and MS Excel skills. 
  • High level of analytical skills with detail orientation 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
  • Must comfortably interface with all levels of staff. 
  • Ability to work under pressure and work with little or no supervision. 
  • Open mindset, proactiveness and teamwork 
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  • Department: BU Ghana
  • Location: Accra (Ghana)
  • Sector: Consumer goods
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Discipline: Sales
  • Work modality: Remote