Wholesale Trade Manager

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

• Develop and implement marketing strategies, identify and evaluate business opportunities and foster strong customer relationships
• Determine merchandise and services to be sold, and implement price and credit policies
• Plan, direct and evaluate the operations of establishments engaged in wholesale and retail sales or of departments in such establishments.
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales
• Manage and support distribution channels in fulfilling sales objectives and achieving the best market coverage
• Help establish Trans Orient’s export wholesale business of Indian household and groceries products
• Evaluate current inventory and make suggestions for continuous improvement based on market research and understanding of the purchasing habits consumers
• Establish new sourcing networks and strengthen existing supplier relationships for products desirable to our customers
• Maintain strong business relationships with suppliers and vendors
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
• Manage staff and assign duties, plan budgets and authorize expenditures, resolve customer complaints
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Company

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in business or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in B2B sales, Indian wholesale brand consumer products with a preference for the industry
• Preferably with experience in wholesale/retail packaging (household & groceries) and good knowledge in Indian Wholesale household and groceries products distributions through various channels
• 2A/2B/ Class 3 license preferred. Preferably possess own transport. (Required to travel from time to time)
• Willing to do rotating shift work
• Able to work longer hours with prolonged period of standing.
• Must work on weekends/PH. (Strictly off on weekdays)
• Field work required. Need to do delivery if driver is off / medical leave or urgency of goods when required
• Preferably able to communicate well in English and Tamil to liaise with Indian speaking suppliers and vendors in view of working/business environment communication.
• Able to multi-task and to work well in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines