SALES MANAGER

BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION

Claysom Trading Company is a fast-growing and highly respected commercial enterprise operating in Puntland, Somalia. As the officially licensed distributor of Coca-Cola products in Puntland, the company has established a strong reputation for excellence in distribution, market expansion, and customer service delivery. Through its robust operational network and commitment to international business standards, Claysom continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening the beverage supply chain across the region.

In pursuit of its strategic vision, Claysom is also spearheading an ambitious initiative to establish the first Coca-Cola manufacturing facility in Puntland. This landmark investment reflects the company’s dedication to industrial innovation, economic growth, employment generation, and sustainable private sector development.

 
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Sales Manager is to lead overall sales strategy, supervise branch sales teams, and drive aggressive revenue growth across all operational areas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES                            

•    Lead and coordinate the company’s overall sales operations.

•    Develop and implement sales strategies, targets, and growth plans.

•    Supervise Sales Supervisors and Sales Persons across all branches.

•    Monitor sales performance, market coverage, customer retention, and collections.

•    Introduce and enforce KPI-based performance management systems..

•    Identify new business opportunities and support market expansion.

•    Prepare regular sales reports and provide management with strategic insights.

•    Ensure professionalism, accountability, and target achievement across the sales team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS                

•    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or related field.

•    Minimum 4–5 years of proven experience in sales management or commercial leadership.

•    Good communication and interpersonal skills.

•     Strong leadership, planning, negotiation, and communication skills.

•    Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a target-driven environment.

•    Familiarity with local market dynamics is an added advantage.

•    Good knowledge of sales systems, reporting, and market development.

CORE COMPETENCIES

•    Sales and customer engagement      •  Target orientation

•    Communication and persuasion       •   Market awareness & Time Management

Success will be measured by Sales Target Achievement, collection performance, market cover-age, customer retention, and timely reporting.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV (Max 2 pages) and a 1-page Cover Letter in PDF format to:

[email protected]

Include ”Sales Manager”  in the subject line.

Deadline: 11 May 2026 | 3:00 PM