Retail Sales Manager
About ALAF Limited
ALAF Limited (a member of the Safal Group) is one of Tanzania’s leading manufacturers of high-quality roofing, steel, and building solutions. Committed to commercial innovation, quality, and customer excellence, ALAF Limited provides comprehensive building and roofing solutions across East Africa.
Position Overview
- Job Title: Retail Sales Manager (Retail & Service Center Manager)
- Organization: ALAF Limited
- Reference Number: ALAF22012026
- Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Service Center & Operations Management: Manage overall operations of the Service Centre, including profiling, coil and finished goods stock maintenance, and facility management.
- Direct & Walk-In Sales Leadership: Direct and manage the direct sales team targeting business in defined regions and oversee walk-in customer sales.
- Distribution Order Fulfillment: Ensure distribution customer orders are accurately profiled and dispatched as directed by the Customer Service Department.
- Project & Technical Sales: Drive project sales through Technical Sales Representatives and manage key account relationships.
- Roofing Solutions & Value-Added Selling: Expand the roofing solutions business by integrating sales of roofing sheets, accessories, and truss systems.
- Marketing & Promotions: Coordinate and execute Marketing Communication (MARCOM) initiatives at the Service Centre level in collaboration with the Marketing team.
- Financial & Margin Management: Manage targeted sales volumes and ensure specified contribution margins per Metric Ton (MT) are achieved.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Required Qualifications & Education:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Commerce, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Required Experience & Competencies:
- Overall Experience: 7 to 10 years of experience in sales, branch operations, or commercial management.
- Leadership Experience: Minimum 3 years in a managerial role leading high-performing sales and operations teams.
- Industry Background: Proven track record in managing a retail outlet, service center, branch, or distribution network within manufacturing, building materials, steel, construction, or FMCG sectors.
- Sales Capabilities: Demonstrated success in direct sales, project sales, key account management, value-added solution selling, and achieving profitability targets.
Desirable (Added Advantage):
- Postgraduate qualification (MBA or Master’s Degree) in a relevant business or commercial field.
Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online via the employer’s official portal.
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Application Steps:
- Review all job requirements to confirm eligibility.
- Prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and relevant supporting documentation.
- Submit your application online through the ALAF Limited / Safal Group career portal referencing job code ALAF22012026.