National Beverage Sales Leader | FMCG Growth Driver

Placements24; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Medical aid

Pension

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a National Sales Manager for the beverage division. Based in Randburg, the role requires driving national sales strategies, leading regional managers, and expanding market penetration across South Africa. Travel nationwide is essential to engage key accounts and support teams.

The successful candidate will have deep FMCG experience in SA beverages, a proven record of meeting targets, and strong leadership, negotiation, and budgeting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business or related field.
• 8+ years FMCG sales experience, 4+ years in senior management.
• Extensive SA beverage market experience.
• Track record of meeting/exceeding national targets.
• Strong leadership for dispersed sales teams.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting and performance analysis.
• Proficient in CRM and sales analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement national sales strategies to hit targets.
• Lead and develop a national sales team across regions.
• Build relationships with national accounts, distributors and retailers.
• Analyze markets for new opportunities and trends.
• Manage the sales budget and allocate resources."
• Coordinate with marketing for aligned brand strategies.
• Implement sales forecasting and reporting processes.
• Ensure product distribution and visibility nationwide.
• Provide leadership on pricing and promotions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sales

Negotiation

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

CRM software

Sales analytics

Forecasting

Budgeting

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sales/Marketing/Business

Tools

CRM software

Sales analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a National Sales Manager for the beverage division. Based in Randburg, the role requires driving national sales strategies, leading regional managers, and expanding market penetration across South Africa. Travel nationwide is essential to engage key accounts and support teams.

The successful candidate will have deep FMCG experience in SA beverages, a proven record of meeting targets, and strong leadership, negotiation, and budgeting skills.