Job Description
Sales Administration Executive
LANKA CANNERIES (PVT) LTD, the market leader in food products under the brand name of MD with a rapidly growing turnover is in search of a dynamic Sales Administration Executive with the following requirements for immediate employment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Sales Administration team while ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Oversee sales order processing, coordination, and reporting activities for the General Trade (GT) Foodservice & Modern Trade channels.
- Monitor distributor & customer orders, sales performance, stock availability, and territory-wise sales analysis.
- Prepare accurate sales reports, dashboards, and presentations for Sales Management meetings.
- Provide analytical support to the Sales Heads through insights on sales trends, targets, achievements, and market performance.
- Coordinate closely with internal departments including:
- Finance & Credit Department – credit approvals, outstanding payments, and distributor account coordination.
- Logistics Department – order delivery planning and distribution coordination.
- Production Department – aligning production plans with sales forecasts and market requirements.
- Sales Team & Distributors – ensuring smooth communication and execution.
- Support forecasting and ensure alignment between sales requirements and production planning.
- Identify process improvements to enhance sales administration efficiency.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure timely circulation of sales-related information.
Requirements
- Degree / Professional qualification in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, Trade Marketing or a related field.
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Sales Administration / Sales Operations, preferably within the FMCG industry.
- Proven experience in leading and managing a Sales Admin team.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and generate meaningful insights.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
- Strong coordination and communication skills with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines effectively.
Salary is negotiable and will commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Candidates should forward their complete CV, contact telephone numbers, names and addresses of two non-related referees within 7 days of this advertisement to:
The Director
LANKA CANNERIES (PVT) LTD.
45/75 Narahenpita Road, Colombo 5, Sri Lanka.
Tel: +94-112-586622
Fax: +94-112-368480
E-mail: careers@lankacanneries.com
Web: www.mdfood.lk