大板玻璃业务主管(HHMC Glass supervisor)

Responsibilities : 1. Oversee the overall management of activities relating to large-sheet glass in Cameroon and neighbouring regions; draw up sales plans and meet the company’s targets for sales, gross margin and debt recovery; 2. Develop the B2B customer base (construction sites, building materials wholesalers, etc.), retain existing key customers, conduct commercial negotiations, prepare quotations, monitor contracts, and coordinate the entire delivery process and after-sales service; 3. Gather information on local markets for building materials and large-format glass sheets, as well as on competing products; produce market analyses and make recommendations for optimising products, pricing and promotion; 4. Coordinate the day-to-day management of the team responsible for the glass business, the allocation of tasks and the monitoring of processes; supervise local sales staff; manage risks relating to orders, quality complaints and payment collection times; 5. Collaborate with the warehousing and logistics departments to monitor the preparation of stock, incoming deliveries, storage and distribution of large-sheet glass, in order to ensure delivery deadlines are met; 6. Carry out any other tasks related to the role as assigned by management. Required profile : 1. A two-year post-secondary qualification or higher, with at least five (5) years’ experience in sales management for building materials or large glass sheets; experience in the building materials trade in Africa would be an advantage; 2. Good knowledge of large glass sheets, processing methods and commercial procedures; ability to prospect for clients, conduct commercial negotiations and manage orders and collections; 3. Possess a basic command of English (most clients for large glass sheets are chieftains in Bamenda) and be able to manage client relations independently; 4. Possess team management skills, demonstrate a strong sense of purpose, be able to work well under pressure, and be willing to live in Douala, Cameroon, and undertake business travel throughout the country; 5. Be a person of integrity and reliability, possess a strong awareness of risks, have a good understanding of international trade, and uphold the company’s values.