NB: you will have a dotted reporting line to Regional Marketing Lead
Key Responsibilities: (Result of position)
1. Strategic Planning & Execution
· Develop and implement a comprehensive commercial strategy aligned with the company’s business objectives.
· Identify and evaluate new market opportunities, customer segments, and revenue streams.
· Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for commercial functions.
· Set achievable targets.
2. Sales & Marketing Oversight
· Lead the sales team to achieve revenue and growth targets.
· Oversee marketing initiatives to build brand visibility and generate leads.
· Work with the marketing team to create and implement campaigns, product positioning, and market research.
3. Business Development
· Build and maintain strategic partnerships and key customer relationships.
· Identify new business opportunities including distribution channels, products, and services.
· Negotiate high-value contracts and agreements with clients, distributors, and partners.
4. Team Leadership & Capacity Building
· Provide direction, support, and performance management to sales, marketing, warehouse, and logistics teams.
· Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
· Identify training needs and support capacity building across commercial functions.
· Foster a performance-driven culture with clear KPIs and accountability.
5. Warehouse, Logistics & Inventory Management
· Oversee efficient warehouse operations, ensuring proper storage, handling, and distribution of products.
· Collaborate with logistics teams to optimize supply chain operations, reduce costs, and enhance delivery performance.
· Ensure effective inventory management practices, including demand forecasting, stock optimization, inventory accuracy, and minimization of losses or expiries.
· Align inventory planning with sales forecasts and procurement cycles.
6. Financial Management
· Prepare and manage the commercial department budget, ensuring cost efficiency and ROI.
· Analyze commercial performance data to guide strategic decisions.
Key Qualifications and Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
· At least 7 years’ experience in commercial leadership roles, preferably in a similar industry
(Agronomy).
· Proven track record of driving revenue growth and leading multi-functional teams.
Skills and Competencies
· Strong strategic and analytical thinking.
· Excellent leadership and people management skills.
· Good understanding of sales, marketing, and supply chain processes.
· Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
· Results-driven with a customer-centric mindset.
· Dynamic and result-driven.
Method Of Application:
Qualified candidates are invited to share Cover letter, CV and Academic Certificates not later than 7th June, 2025 to
application@expertconsultancy.co.tz.
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“APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL LEAD POSITION”. Email with no above Subject will not be considered.
Please note ONLY shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.