Country Sales Manager - Zambia

Our client is seeking an experienced senior sales professional based in Zambia with experience in FMCG/ Consumer Health Industry for an exciting opportunity contracted with IQVIA. 

The Country Sales Manager is responsible for driving sales execution, outlet coverage, and team performance within the Zambia territory. The role focuses on achieving volume, distribution, and visibility targets through effective management of distributor sales teams, distributors, and retail relationships.

• Ensure numeric and weighted distribution targets are met.
• Identify new outlet opportunities and oversee outlet onboarding.
• Track route compliance and prevent gaps, overlap, or missed coverage.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, key retailers, and wholesalers.
• Resolve trade issues including stock availability, pricing concerns, and visibility challenges.
• Support execution of trade promotions and activations in the market.

• Submit weekly and monthly sales reports, including coverage and productivity metrics.
• Track KPIs such as sales vs target, strike rate, outlet coverage, and availability.
• Provide market intelligence on competitor activities, pricing, and parallel trade risks.

• Lead, coach, and supervise sales representatives, promoters, and merchandisers.
• Conduct daily route planning, morning briefings, and performance reviews.
• Ensure high levels of discipline, attendance, and productivity within the team.

• Ensure all sales activities comply with company policies, brand guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
• Support proper execution of POSM, visibility, and promotional materials.
• Flag risks related to pricing, counterfeit, or parallel products.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.