Job offer: Commercial Area Manager North Africa - Casablanca

Our client is a prominent global leader in the FMCG sector, boasting a portfolio of prestigious brands. The group maintains a robust presence in over 80 markets worldwide, with a workforce exceeding 19,000 employees.

We are currently recruiting for our client a Commercial Area Manager for the North African region (M/F) for a position based in Casablanca.

The Commercial Area Manager (M/F) will be responsible for:

• Communicating brand strategy and managing regional planning to align with local distributors.
• Negotiating annual financial plans, improving marketing strategies, and exploring new business opportunities.
• Aligning local distributor activities with PR Africa's marketing strategy and managing in-market pricing for global alignment and profitability.
• Implementing channel strategies to enhance brand visibility, distribution, and sales, while executing integrated marketing strategies for brand growth.
• Training and motivating local sales teams on the products, fostering strong relationships with distribution partners.
• Monitoring and influencing key factors affecting financial performance to ensure budget delivery and long-term strategy adherence.
• Reporting financial information to the finance department and managing investment budgets.

The successful candidate for the Commercial Area Manager (M/F) role must possess the following credentials and experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of marketing and commercial experience in the FMCG industry.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in numerical and financial analysis.
• Comprehensive understanding of brand marketing at both strategic and implementation levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform under pressure, with a willingness to travel within Africa.
• Preferably experienced in working in Africa.
• Proficiency in the English language.