Matric (Grade 12); relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous.
3–5 years of proven sales management experience within the FMCG sector.
Proven track record in key account management with established relationships among major retail buyers and wholesale groups
Experience within the dairy or perishables food sector is highly advantageous
Strong communication, sales, and negotiation skills.
Computer literacy with solid financial and reporting capabilities.
Excellent organisational, leadership, and time management skills.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and multitask.
Responsibilities but not limited to:
Drive regional growth by directly managing accounts and overseeing third-party operations.
Manage and drive performance through partnered sales and merchandising agents, ensuring external teams deliver on agreed service levels.
Lead key account management and handle agency and partner management.
Drive volume growth within your portfolio while overseeing cold chain and stock management.
Direct and manage the internal sales team.
Provide regular market feedback to management regarding competitor movement, pricing trends, new product route-to-market opportunities, launched and regional opportunities.
Valid unendorsed driver’s Licence and willingness to travel locally.
Please note: If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
