Senior Sales Manager
At a glance
Senior Sales Leadership role at Vinmar International. Remote, Tanzania · full-time.
Pay not stated Sales Manager salary
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What you'll do
- Grow sales by developing new customer relationships and increasing business with existing accounts
- Run deals from initial contact through close, then follow up to secure customer payments on time
- Build account-level sales programs and plans that support steady monthly results and predictable product demand
- Track pricing, demand, competition, inventory and supply conditions, then share insights and forecasts with leaders
- Help customers plan imports and choose polymer solutions suited to their applications and target markets
What you bring
- A business, science or related bachelor's degree; a higher degree is preferred
- At least five years of polymer sales experience, with polyolefins or recycled resins as preferred areas
- A record of growing a substantial sales portfolio and maintaining long-term key customer relationships
- Strong communication, negotiation and commercial judgment, including the ability to read market trends and data
Who this fits
You’ll suit a senior sales role centered on polymer customers, account growth and commercial planning. The position is remote in Tanzania.
From the employer
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Sales Manager to drive sales growth, expand our customer base, and strengthen key account relationships within the polymer industry. This individual will play a critical role in executing structured sales strategies, delivering market insights, and supporting customers with value-added solutions.
This is a high-impact position requiring strong commercial acumen, deep industry knowledge, and the ability to manage complex customer relationships while delivering consistent sales performance.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Growth & Customer Development
- Drive revenue growth by expanding existing accounts and developing new customer relationships
- Manage the full sales cycle, including ensuring timely payment collection from customers
Sales Strategy & Program Execution
- Develop and implement structured sales and marketing plans to deliver consistent monthly sales performance
- Execute account-specific sales programs to ensure stable, predictable product offtake
Key Account Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with major customers
- Expand customer network to support nationwide sales coverage and long-term growth
Market Intelligence & Commercial Insights
- Gather real-time market intelligence on pricing, demand, and competitive dynamics
- Provide actionable insights to leadership to support pricing and commercial strategy
Logistics & Financial Awareness
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of logistics, supply chain conditions, foreign exchange, and banking solutions
- Support customers with import planning and commercial decision-making
Inventory Monitoring & Forecasting
- Track local and pipeline inventory levels
- Develop accurate sales forecasts and implement processes to support supply and demand planning
Industry & Application Expertise
- Develop deep understanding of polymer applications and end-use markets
- Deliver tailored commercial proposals aligned with customer needs and target segments
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
5–10+ years of sales experience in the polymer industry (polyolefins, recycled resins, or related materials preferred)
Proven track record of managing a meaningful sales portfolio and delivering revenue growth
Strong experience managing key accounts and building long-term customer relationships
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Strong commercial judgment and ability to interpret market trends and data