Job Summary
Our client in the FMCG Industry is currently looking to employ an Area Sales Manager, based in KwaZulu-Natal.
Requirements:
- Matric (Grade 12); relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous.
- 3–4 years’ experience in an FMCG environment and sound knowledge of Wholesale trade within KZN.
- Proven experience managing sales teams and agents.
- 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.
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel locally.
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key wholesale customers and buyers.
- Drive sales growth, achieve targets, and identify new business opportunities.
- Manage and analyse sales performance, pricing, margins, and budgets.
- Plan, negotiate, and execute promotions, ensuring effective in-store. implementation.
- Lead, manage, and develop sales representatives and agents to achieve targets.
- Monitor team performance, conduct regular reviews, and provide coaching.
- Ensure effective stock management, including availability and promotional planning.
- Handle customer queries, claims, and feedback professionally and efficiently.
- Compile and submit accurate sales reports, forecasts, and market insights.
- Implement sales strategies aligned to company objectives.
Please be advised that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.