Regional Sales Executive - Gauteng

Placements24; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Regional Sales Executive to drive growth in the Randburg, Gauteng region. You will develop regional sales strategies, manage a portfolio of key accounts, and build lasting relationships with major retailers and distributors.

This field-based role requires excellent negotiation and presentation skills, a track record of meeting targets, and willingness to travel extensively to implement promotions and contribute to market expansion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies to achieve and exceed regional sales targets.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts, including major retailers and distributors within the Gauteng region.
• Identify and prospect for new business opportunities to expand market penetration.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders at client organizations.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and promotional agreements to maximize profitability and sales volume.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to ensure effective product launches and promotions.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs, adapting strategies accordingly.
• Prepare and present regular sales forecasts, reports, and performance analyses to senior management.
• Resolve customer issues and concerns promptly and efficiently to ensure high levels of satisfaction.
• Ensure consistent brand representation and adherence to company policies.

Skills

negotiation

presentation

communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sales/Marketing/Business Administration

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Regional Sales Executive to manage and grow their business within the Randburg, Gauteng region. This role requires a results-driven individual who can develop and execute effective sales strategies, build strong relationships with key accounts, and drive revenue growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, identifying new business opportunities, and ensuring excellent customer service. You will act as the primary point of contact for major retailers and distributors in the Randburg area, working to achieve ambitious sales targets and expand market share. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional to make a significant impact in a leading FMCG organization. The role is field-based, requiring extensive travel within the assigned region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies to achieve and exceed regional sales targets.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts, including major retailers and distributors within the Gauteng region.
• Identify and prospect for new business opportunities to expand market penetration.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders at client organizations.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and promotional agreements to maximize profitability and sales volume.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to ensure effective product launches and promotions.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs, adapting strategies accordingly.
• Prepare and present regular sales forecasts, reports, and performance analyses to senior management.
• Resolve customer issues and concerns promptly and efficiently to ensure high levels of satisfaction.
• Ensure consistent brand representation and adherence to company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, preferably with a focus on B2B sales within the FMCG industry.
• Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of sales processes and