Sales Manager (m/f)
Location Abidjan
Department: Commercial
Contract: CDI
Reporting Hierarchy: General Manager
Who are we?
Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by developing and producing sustainable solutions by design. Sustainability is at the heart of our strategy and an integral part of how we work, enabling us to offer a wide range of innovative solutions for consumer and industrial applications.
We are a truly global team: our 24,000 employees work at more than 100 production sites in over 30 countries, united by a common goal. Join Mondi, where we strive to make a positive impact through responsible business practices and continuous innovation in packaging and paper solutions.
Your mission
In a demanding and performance-oriented industrial environment, the Commercial Director defines, manages and deploys the company’s commercial strategy.
It guarantees revenue growth, profitability, customer satisfaction and the sustainable development of business performance, in line with the Group’s regional strategy and standards.
Your responsibilities:
Business Development & Sales
Define and execute the local and export business strategy.
Develop and retain the existing client portfolio.
Identify and realize new business opportunities.
Ensure annual sales, volume and margin targets are met (and exceeded).
Increase the market share and profitability of the company.
Participate in industry fairs and events.
Actively promote the Group’s products and solutions to customers.
Lead market research, competitive analysis and satisfaction surveys.
Management & animation of the sales team
Coach, motivate and develop the sales team.
Set and follow individual and collective goals.
Provide coaching, assessment and skills development.
Monitor and improve performance indicators (KPIs).
Ensure business continuity (back-up, organization).
Internal coordination & operational performance
Collaborate closely with Production, Logistics, Quality and Finance.
Follow up on customer complaints and technical files.
Participate in the optimization of bag constructions and customer solutions.
Contribute to the optimization of transport costs and negotiations with carriers.
Oversee billing, customer collection and sales forecasts.
Management, reporting & systems
Prepare annual sales budgets and monthly forecasts.
Update and operate tools and databases (ERP, Lighthouse, CPQ, Paper FC Tool).
Produce business reports (daily, monthly, CODIR, customers).
Ensure the feedback of market information to management.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
As safety is a priority for the Group, you:
Respect and enforce SSE rules.
Actively participate in actions to improve safety performance.
Strictly apply the instructions when traveling.
Your profile:
Education
Bac +4 minimum (Commerce, Management, Engineering or equivalent)
Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in a commercial function, ideally in the industrial sector
Proven experience in sales team management
Good knowledge of the sub-region and its markets
Key skills
Leadership and strong results orientation
Excellent trading and key account management skills
Strategic vision and sense of priorities
Mastery of ERP and reporting tools
Analytical mind, rigor and autonomy
Languages
Current French
Mandatory Professional English
Why join us?
A strategic position with a strong business impact
A stimulating and international industrial environment
Close interactions with management and regional teams
A culture focused on performance, security and sustainable development
Interested? Apply now and join an industrial group known for its expertise, innovation and values.
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