Regional Sales Manager, Drinks Division

VM Finance Group is a Bulgarian economic group which manages a portfolio of 8 companies in various industries, including FMCG distribution, logistics, media, advertising and education. A high recognition for our impeccable business reputation, effective strategy and continuous improvement is the award “The most outstanding family business in CEE” we received in 2015 by the Vienna-based Bank Gutmann.Аvendi, part of VM Finance Group, is the Bulgarian home of globally well-known brands such as Johnnie Walker, Bushmills, Moet&Chandon, Baileys, Smirnoff, J&B Rare, Jose Cuervo, Captain Morgan, Efes, Grolsch, Hennessy, Perrier, and Sanpellegrino. Part of our company culture is to always strive to be number 1 in everything we do and to reach for the top. We have a competitive spirit and the winner’s attitude. For our 23 year history, we have multiple awards and recognitions from our global suppliers. The majority of our people work in the company for many years and we have built an incredible team we consider our second family.We are looking for a passionate manager, with an outgoing personality and proven professional experience to join our Drinks division team on the position of:Regional Manager, Drinks DivisionThe region includes Sofia, Pernik, Kyustendil and Blagoevgrad areasRole Responsibilities:

• Manages a commercial team by organizing, controlling, and optimizing the workflow of market development specialists in the assigned region.
• Responsible for achieving sales, profit, and cash flow targets by product and distribution channel within the assigned territory, in adherence to the company's commercial policy.
• Works directly with wholesalers and local key clients in the region.
• Generates market analyses for fast-moving consumer goods and monitors competitor activities within the designated territory.Requirements and skills:
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in an established company in trade and distribution of fast-moving consumer goods, with proven managerial experience.
• Knowledge of the regional market is an advantage.
• Driver's license, category B, and willingness for active driving.
• Computer literacy: MS Office proficiency; experience with MS Navision is an advantage.
• Good command of the English language.
• Sales skills, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Team management skills.
• Proactivity and independence in decision-making.
• Diploma of Higher education.Why join us?
• To become part of a prestigious company with proven success;
• Opportunity for professional growth and realization;
• Work in a dynamic and challenging sector;
• Have an additional healthcare insurance;
• Take advantage of the digital food vouchers;
• Enjoy additional days off on top of your annual leave;If you are interested in this opportunity and ready for a challenge, please send us your resume.Your application and the personal information you provide therein will be treated with strict confidentiality and in full compliance with the Law on Personal Data Protection.Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.