Manager - Modern Trade

Retail / Fashion

About the Employer

Job Description

WE ARE HIRING

MANAGER - MODERN TRADE

A Day in the Life of the Role

  • Manage and develop key modern trade accounts
  • Negotiate TOTs (Terms of Trade), listing, and promotional calendars
  • Drive new product launches and category development in modern trade
  • Monitor day-to-day operations across modern trade outlets including replenishment, inventory management, and stock rotation
  • Implement monthly and quarterly sales targets and marketing plans
  • Ensure on-time execution of trade promotions, schemes, and activations
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate modern trade promoters, merchandisers, and field executives
  • Allocate manpower as per store requirement and ensure productivity
  • Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor activity to improve performance
  • Submit periodic sales and operational reports to senior management

What Helps You Succeed

  • 4-5 years of experience in a similar role within Food or FMCG Industry
  • Having a Degree in Marketing, Business Management, or a related field will be an added advantage
  • Strong understanding of modern trade landscape in Sri Lanka
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
  • Proven leadership and team management capabilities

Contact

  • Email: recruitment@mccurrie.net
  • Phone: 0706948342
  • Address: Lanka Spice (Pvt) Ltd, Makumbura, Pannipitiya

www.mccurrie.net