Sales Planning and Projects Manager-Financial Analyst/Marketing Analyst

***Agricultural Manufacturer - Fast Growing Seed Company***

*** Sales Planning and Projects Manager***

***Greater Morgan Hill Area***

Responsibilities:

 

·       Work closely with Head of Sales to develop sales strategies and project plans

·       Manage and co-ordinate sales projects, including financial analysis, through to a successful conclusion

·       Create effective trade and key customer account plans, using sales analysis tools, sales forecasting, planning, etc.

·       Manage and measure Customer Services Team to ensure all customer related KPI’s are met

·       Accurately forecast and project sales volume, sales margin and profit

·       Prepare and deliver executive period end reports with clear recommendations for business growth to senior management / business directors

·       Build effective and longstanding relationships with internal business units and global and local customers

·       To identify key sales strategies, opportunities and risks

 

Attributes and skills:

 

·       A high impact and passionate manager to help deliver the business mission of doubling our profit in 5 years

·       The ability to influence at a senior level both internally and externally

·       The ability to influence, motivate and develop others

·       Excellent written verbal communication skills, the ability to write coherent and succinct executive

reports

·       The ability to understand and interpret the requirements of internal and external customers in order to develop effective strategies / solutions

 

Qualifications:

 

·       Degree level (or equivalent) qualification

·       Proven track record for managing and delivering sales projects and teams

·       Proficiency in sales related databases (e.g. Business Objects, Excel) and very strong spreadsheet modeling....Sales forecasting, analytical, with excellent organizational skills. 

·       Minimum of five years experience in an agricultural business a plus.  Alternatively a knowledge of the seed industry would be beneficial....Food Manufacturing or Fresh Produce also a possibility.

COMPENSATION: $80K + Benefits + Retirement Plan

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