Distributor Development Leader - Greater Jakarta
Job Description
Job Purpose/Overview:
- The Distributor Development Leader (DDL) is responsible for setting and implementing strategies and directions for MARS Snacking (Indonesia) across all channels (GT & MT) through the Distributor and Sub-distributor network.
- Focus development is a general trade channel: Strategy, Drive product distribution (Numeric Distribution (ND) and Visibility performance, Ensure effective execution of trade marketing programs. Manage for the modern trade channel business in the Region: Review and manage distributor service level performance, including order fulfilment, delivery efficiency, and customer service standards, ensure promotional activities are executed according to approved timelines, budgets, and company guidelines.
- The incumbent has to be able to effectively build Mars Snacking (Indonesia), Enhance distributor capabilities in sales operations, route-to-market execution, forecasting and inventory management.
- Responsible in building and sustaining relations with Local Key Accounts as well as Distributor & Sub-Distributor owners and its personnel.
- He or She must be engaged, embrace, and live Mars culture and most importantly the 5 principles.
- He or She will base in Jakarta and oversee the respective region.
Key Responsibilities:
Volume
- Achieve regional sales volume, value, and developing focused product.
- Forecast: Participate in the trade sales demand forecast- Rolling 13 Periods.
- Review distributor profitability, stock holding, and service levels.
Distribution
- Ensure achievement of numeric distribution, weighted distribution, and coverage objectives.
- Responsible for the achievement of distributor and Top Accounts Call Effectivity objectives.
- Distributor Model: Implement a cost-efficient Distributor Model.
Trade Execution & Promotional Effectiveness
- Ensure timely and effective implementation of trade promotions and marketing programs.
- Conduct regular market visits to monitor execution quality.
- Evaluate promotional effectiveness and recommend improvements for future activities.
Team Leadership & Capability Development
- Lead, coach, and develop Sales Distributor Team (ASM, SPV) and other sales team members.
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Develop succession plans and strengthen organizational capability within the region.
Financial & Compliance Management
- Manage sales budgets and distributor investments within approved allocations.
- Ensure efficient utilization of trade spending and promotional budgets.
- Monitor distributor claims and commercial expenditures.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and audit requirements.
Systems / Organization Development
- Training & Development (including auxiliary sales team): 1) Participate in the program curriculum for distributor managers; 2) Track individual training plan progress.
- Talent Management: Participate in the process/plan of selecting and developing the best leadership talent of the trade-sales team.
- Organization Development: 1) Participate in the development and responsible for the implementation of interventions towards the ideal trade sales culture; 2) Participate in the evaluation of effectiveness and efficiency of trade sales tools, enabling equipment/software and recommend areas for improvement.
Relationship Building
- Building relationships with Distributor & Sub-Distributor owners.
Job Specifications/Qualifications:
- College Graduate - Degree in business or any relevant discipline.
- Must possess a driver's license.
- Min 3 years in Sales in FMCG.
- Min 1 year in Sales in FMCG handling Modern Trade Accounts.
- Min 1 year in Sales in FMCG handling General Trade Accounts.
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Key Skills
Market Visits
Promotional Effectiveness
