Nourri Express is hiring a Sales Manager Yaoundé

Nourri Express is hiring a Sales Manager Yaoundé Nourri Express, a startup specialized in urban delivery Yaoundé, recruits an experienced Sales Manager to drive its commercial launch and support its growth. The company already has a fully electric fleet of 36 vehicles as well as an operational technology infrastructure. It is now entering a decisive phase: conquering its first partners, developing a regular clientele and turning its potential into concrete transactions. Directly connected to the founders, the Sales Manager will play a central role in the construction of the activity and may evolve into a general management position according to its results.

Education / Qualifications

Company: Nourri Express Job Title: Sales Manager Sector of activity: Urban delivery, logistics and digital commerce

Location

Workplace Yaoundé, Cameroon Type of contract: Not specified Remuneration: Up to 400,000 FCFA per month Trial period: 3 months

Other information

Displacement: Yaoundé and other cities according to the needs of the company

Main duties

• 1. Piloting the commercial launch The Sales Manager will be responsible for developing the activities of Nourri Express and setting up the first bases of its growth. Its main tasks will be to: Prospect, negotiate and sign partnerships with restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies, shops and online sellers; Accompany partners until their effective activation on the platform; Convert the first orders into a regular and recurring volume of activity; Develop and retain the portfolio of merchant partners; Identify new business opportunities to accelerate the development of the company.
• 2. Negotiate with strategic partners The candidate will also develop business relationships with major players, including: The banks; telecommunications operators; The signs of great distribution; Public institutions. He will need to be able to negotiate with high-level decision makers and build partnerships that can support the growth of Nourri Express.
• 3. Defining the commercial strategy In collaboration with the founders, he or she will: Develop business strategy and acquisition plans; Define offers and pricing conditions for partners; Design sales pitches adapted to the different customer segments; Identify the most effective acquisition channels; Track sales performance and propose adjustments.
• 4. Participate in testing and improving the application The position also has an important digital dimension. The Sales Manager must contribute to the validation of the application with partners and real customers. As such, he or she will be required to: Organize tests with the first users; Collect returns from merchants and customers; Identify malfunctions and necessary improvements;

Experience

Collaborate with the technical team to improve user experience; Participate in the preparation of the large-scale commercial launch.

• 5. Solving operational problems In a startup environment, the person recruited will also have to contribute to solving the difficulties encountered in the field. This includes in particular: Optimize the use of the fleet of 36 electric vehicles; Finding practical solutions despite resource constraints; Contribute to solving problems related to deliveries and operations; Search for reliable suppliers and service providers; Controlling costs while maintaining quality of service.
• 6. Ensure performance monitoring The Sales Manager will report weekly to the founders, based on previously agreed objectives. The monitoring may include the number of active partners, the monthly volume of orders and the amount of transactions carried out.

Candidate profile

Nourri Express is looking for an experienced, autonomous and results-oriented profile. Professional experience The candidate must have concrete experience in launching or developing an activity in one of the following areas: Delivery and logistics; Transport vehicles with driver (VTC); Electronic commerce; Marketplace or digital platform; Similar business activity in Cameroon or Francophone Africa. Applications without demonstrable experience in commercial launch or business development will not be accepted. Demonstrated business results The candidate will have to be able to present numerical results from his previous experiences, for example: The number of trade partners signed; The volume of monthly orders obtained; The turnover generated; The progress of the activity before and after its intervention. Negotiation skills Experience in negotiating with high-level decision makers, especially in banking, telecommunications, mass distribution or public institutions, is sought. Digital skills The candidate must have a good fluency with digital tools, be able to quickly take on new applications and clearly formulate the improvements necessary for their operation. A simple command of Excel is not enough for this job. Knowledge of the Cameroon market An in-depth knowledge of business operations in Cameroon is essential. In particular, the candidate must know: Develop an effective professional network; Advance trade negotiations; Controlling operational costs and constraints; Identify reliable suppliers and service providers; Mobilize its network to achieve concrete results. An active professional network Yaoundé is an essential asset. Personal qualities and languages Autonomy and sense of initiative; Resilience to difficulties; Pragmatic spirit and results orientation; Ability to work with limited resources; Analytical and problem-solving skills; Fluency in French; Good level of English appreciated. Working conditions Nourri Express is a start-up. The position involves a strong personal involvement and an active presence in the field. The Sales Manager will start alone or with a support person and must participate directly in prospecting, negotiation and operational monitoring activities. Working conditions may include: Long and irregular hours; Interventions on certain evenings and weekends according to the needs of partners; Frequent travel and traffic constraints; Rapid changes in priorities;

Responsibilities

An important responsibility in the construction of methods and commercial organization. This opportunity is therefore aimed at a person wishing to contribute directly to the construction of a company, rather than a candidate seeking a position with already fully defined responsibilities. Salary and prospects for development The remuneration can reach 400,000 FCFA per month, depending on the performance achieved. Component Monthly Fixed salary

- 150 000 FCFA

Performance Awards Up to 250,000 FCFA Maximum remuneration

- 400 000 FCFA

Premiums are subject to the achievement of agreed targets, such as number of active partners, monthly order volume and transaction amount. The position begins with a three-month trial period, with assessments scheduled for the 30th, 60th and 90th days. An evolution towards a general management position is considered for the person who will demonstrate his ability to achieve results and support the growth of the company. Workplace The position is based at Yaoundé, Cameroon. Travel to other cities is planned from the start and is expected to increase with the expansion of Nourri Express.

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