Area Sales Manager Central job at Unilever
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Area Sales Manager Central
2026-02-07T12:42:50+00:00
Unilever
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Manufacturing
Management, Sales & Retail, Advertising & Marketing, Business Operations
KES
MONTH
2026-02-14T17:00:00+00:00
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On any day, 2 billion people use Unilever products to look good, feel good and get more out of life - giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future. Great products from our range of more than 400 brands give us a unique place in the lives of people all over the world. When consumers reach for nutritionally balanced foods or indulgent ice cr...

  • Implement regional sales strategies to achieve and exceed set business targets that are aligned with the broader company objectives, targeting the unique needs of professional customers in the territory.
  • The ASM is responsible for ensuring a robust Customer Infrastructure is in place in the across the region and is supposed to optimize the quantity & quality of customers in his/her area such that there are no service gaps while ensuring adequate service levels for trade and financial viability for customers. Also monitors the financial health and profitability of all Customers.
  • Ability to set up reseller & distributor networks within the assigned territory.
  • Build and nurture strong relationships with key channel partners and important customers in the region, addressing inquiries and ensuring satisfaction.
  • Work to identify and onboard new customers and distribution partners in the region to expand the customer base.
  • Conduct in-depth market research to identify market opportunities, potential clients, and gather feedback from customers to enhance product offerings.
  • Maintain accurate sales records and reports, analyzing data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
  • Manage and lead a team of Territory Sales Officers within the assigned area, ensuring they meet and exceed sales targets while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Stay updated on Unilever Professional product offerings and industry trends. Provide ongoing product training and support to your team to ensure they are well-equipped to serve customers effectively.
  • Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing, operations, and customer support, to ensure seamless and exceptional customer experiences.
  • Along with Commercial & Supply Chain team, ASM ensures system hygiene at customers on aspects like extent of sales return, extent of damage/ shortage claims, mismatch between primary & secondary, physical vs. book stock mismatch, trade discount
  • Key Distributor management
  • Sales Strategy Implementation
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Territory Expansion
  • Market Research
  • Sales Reporting
  • Team Leadership
  • Product Knowledge
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Financial Hygiene Management
  • Bachelors Degree in relevant field
  • 3 - 5 years relevant field sales force experience and proven track record of achieving sales targets.
  • Key Distributor management is essential.
  • Brand Building and Trade Category Management experience is an advantage.
bachelor degree
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JOB-6987334a1ab6f

Vacancy title:
Area Sales Manager Central

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Manufacturing, Category: Management, Sales & Retail, Advertising & Marketing, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Unilever

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, February 14 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, February 7 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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On any day, 2 billion people use Unilever products to look good, feel good and get more out of life - giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future. Great products from our range of more than 400 brands give us a unique place in the lives of people all over the world. When consumers reach for nutritionally balanced foods or indulgent ice cr...

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Saturday, February 14 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 07-02-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 07-02-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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