Area Sales Manager - Adhesives - Cameroon

Michael Page recrute pour les entreprises des cadres confirmés, en CDD et CDI, grâce à l'expertise de 150 consultants répartis au sein de 17 divisions.

Our client is a leading multinational company renowned for its pioneering role in specialty chemicals and adhesives that cater to the Construction industry. With global operations across Asia, Africa, the company is focused on maintaining a sustainable distribution channel within Africa. Due to the expansion of their business, they are currently seeking an Area Sales Manager to develop their local distribution channels in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

Reporting to the Director of Business Development, you will carry out the below duties :

• Develop and implement a strategic sales plan to achieve revenue targets and market share growth.
• Manage and grow relationships with key customers, distributors, and partners.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the adhesives sector, targeting industrial, construction markets in the country
• Lead, motivate, and manage the local sales team to meet performance targets.
• Conduct market research to stay informed on competitors, market trends, and customer needs.
• Collaborate with marketing, product development, and technical support teams to provide tailored solutions.
• Prepare regular reports on sales performance, forecasts, and market analysis for management.

Local competitive package + benefits + allowances

Minimum 6 years of experience as an Area Sales Manager covering local distribution of adhesives, paint chemicals in Cameroon is required

Excellent fluency in English & French is required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing is a plus

Excellent leadership, negotiation skills

Strong proven track record of selling adhesives within the geographic market in Cameroon is preferred

Must be willing to work out of Yaoundé