Brand Account Lead

at  RedCloud

ABOUT REDCLOUD

RedCloud is leveraging AI-powered technology to break down the barriers to fair and profitable trade in emerging markets.
RedCloud’s Intelligent Open Commerce Platform connects FMCG Brands, Distributors, and Local Merchants on a single, equitable marketplace, empowering them with real-world insights and data to help them make better decisions. RedCloud enables FMCG Brands to seize new opportunities in emerging markets, facilitates access to more buyers & streamlines operations for Distributors, and helps Local Merchants spend more time selling products, not searching for them.
The company comprises a highly diverse, dynamic team of driven talented people from over twenty different countries, speaking multiple languages, with a physical footprint in Africa, Europe, and Latin America.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sales Professional- Brand Account Lead to join us at RedCloud. The role-holder will play a crucial part in driving accelerated uptakes for all signed brands in assigned territory. As a startup, we are constantly faced with the need for iterations, and we believe leadership, flexibility and adaptability will be key success factors in this role. The successful candidate report to the Regional Manager - Brand Sales.

EXPERIENCE WE THINK YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
• Proven experience (4-7 years) in Sales Management role, preferably within an FMCG or a B2B marketplace environment.
• Strong understanding of the local market and relationship with key distributors in assigned territory.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach, able to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and platforms is a plus.

• Sales Pipeline Development: Analyze distributors in assigned territory and achieve revenue target through existing or new distributors.
• RedCloud Distributor Pitch Execution: Excellently execute the RedCloud value propositions to distributors for brand uptake.
• Brand Portfolio Expansion: Execute strategic brand: distributor mapping to aid brand portfolio optimization and revenue growth.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams, including Product, Marketing, and Operations, to align regional strategies with overall business objectives.