Sales Coördinator Unilever

Reports to: Sales & Marketing Manager Unilever

Location: Paramaribo, Suriname

Description

As our Sales Coordinator, you are responsible for translating sales strategies into clear operational plans and ensuring the effective coordination of daily sales activities for Unilever. You play a key role in aligning sales targets with field execution and supporting the sales team in achieving commercial objectives.

In this role, you act as the link between strategic planning and operational execution. You coordinate promotional rollouts, monitor sales performance, and ensure that the sales team operates efficiently in the field. You also collaborate closely with departments such as marketing, logistics, and warehouse operations to maintain smooth sales processes and accurate order fulfillment.

This position requires a structured and analytical professional with strong coordination skills, commercial insight, and the ability to support and guide sales operations effectively.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a comparable commercial field
Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in sales coordination, sales operations, or commercial support roles
Language: Good command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken
Additional: Experience working with sales reporting tools, forecasting and distribution management

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate sales targets into clear monthly and weekly sales plans
  • Coordinate sales activities and support the rollout of promotional campaigns
  • Monitor distribution targets and ensure product availability across channels
  • Prepare and analyze sales reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
  • Identify deviations from targets and propose optimization actions
  • Manage and guide the sales team in daily operational activities
  • Monitor route planning and improve field efficiency
  • Ensure correct execution of promotions and point-of-sale (POS) materials in the market
  • Collect forecasting inputs from the sales team to support demand planning
  • Oversee order processing and ensure proper follow-up with customers
  • Monitor inventory levels in collaboration with the warehouse team to avoid stock shortages
  • Coordinate with marketing and logistics departments to ensure smooth sales operations

Key Competencies

Coordination & Planning – Organizes sales activities effectively and translates strategic goals into clear operational plans.
Analytical Skills – Interprets sales data and performance metrics to identify trends, deviations, and opportunities for improvement.
Leadership & Team Support – Guides and supports the sales team in daily operations to maintain strong performance and accountability.
Communication – Communicates clearly with internal teams, management, and field staff to ensure alignment and effective execution.
Problem-Solving – Identifies operational challenges quickly and implements practical solutions to improve efficiency.
Commercial Awareness – Understands market dynamics and focuses on achieving sales growth and distribution targets.
Process Orientation – Ensures that sales administration, forecasting, and order processes run efficiently and accurately.

What we offer

🏢 A dynamic working environment
 Join a growing, family-owned company with over 25 years of experience in import, wholesale, retail, and travel retail across Suriname and Guyana. You’ll be part of a dedicated team working with international suppliers and serving a broad local customer base.

📦 Diverse product and task portfolio
 Work with a wide range of categories—from spirits & wines, food & non-food to fashion and duty-free products—across offices, bonded warehouses, retail stores, and border locations.

🚛 Strong logistics backbone
 Benefit from a well-organized back office and our own fleet of distribution vehicles, including bonded warehouse facilities in both countries. This ensures optimal stock availability and reliable deliveries.

🌍 International partnerships
 Collaborate directly with global brands and suppliers. You’ll gain hands-on experience in building sustainable partnerships while sharpening your commercial and brand development skills.

📈 Growth & development opportunities
 We value teamwork, ownership, quality, service, and respect. At Simextra Group, you’ll have the chance to grow—both within your role and across our expanding organization.

🏬 Varied and future-focused work
 Whether you’re in import & distribution, retail, brand management, or travel retail, every day offers new challenges and opportunities in fast-moving markets.

🤝 A supportive and professional team
 Join a team of driven professionals in a collaborative culture where openness, initiative, and accountability are encouraged.

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