Area Manager Polokwane

Datafin IT Recruitment; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Retail company is seeking an Area Manager in Polokwane. The ideal candidate will manage warehouse operations, oversee sales teams, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years in distribution environments and strong leadership skills. This is a full-time position offering significant operational responsibilities. Only South African citizens are considered for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a cross-dock warehouse or distribution environment.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong understanding of sales management and logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee efficient movement of goods and warehouse operations.
• Lead and manage a team of Sales Representatives and staff.
• Plan and optimize delivery routes for efficiency.

Skills

Sales Experience

Direct Sales

Retail Experience

Management Experience

Process Improvement

Team Management

Leadership Experience

Education

Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Logistics, Business Management or a related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

DataFin was established in 1999. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have established relationships with industry leaders and a vast majority of our business is repeat business.

Duties & Responsibilities

Environment

A leading Retailer seeks an Area Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the efficient movement of goods managing warehouse operations and driving sales performance in their assigned region. This role combines operational leadership sales management and client relationship management to ensure seamless order fulfillment compliance with health and safety standards and consistent achievement of business growth objectives.

Sales & Account Management

• Lead and manage a team of Sales Representatives, Telesales staff, and Order Clerks ensuring achievement of sales targets and KPIs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key blue‑chip clients through effective Key Account Management (KAM) strategies.
• Develop and manage sales agreements ensuring compliance with contractual terms and business objectives.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand market share and strengthen the customer base.

Warehouse & Facility Management

• Oversee day‑to‑day cross‑dock operations ensuring accurate receiving, dispatch and order processing.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Manage repairs, maintenance and facility upkeep including lease agreements and landlord liaison.
• Conduct regular stock counts, scale counts and reconciliation to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Vehicle Maintenance Management – ensure vehicles are roadworthy at all times.
• Expense Management – manage and streamline day‑to‑day expenses and keep control of business associated costs.

Logistics & Route Planning

• Plan and optimize delivery routes for couriers and local drivers to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
• Coordinate dispatch schedules to ensure on‑time delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor trip sheets, PODs and driver performance to ensure operational excellence.

Administration & Reporting

• Manage petty cash and administrative functions including filing, scanning and documentation control.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of receiving, dispatch and reconciliations.
• Daily management and safekeeping of PODs and capturing of PODs on Capisol System.
• Produce regular operational and sales performance reports for senior management review.

People Leadership

• Provide training, coaching and performance feedback to team members to build capability and engagement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement.
• Ensure alignment of team objectives with overall business strategy and customer requirements.

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Logistics, Business Management or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years experience in a cross‑dock warehouse or distribution environment with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong understanding of sales management, key account management, and logistics operations.
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance, route planning and facility management.

Attributes

• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation ability.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and relevant ERP/WMS systems.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

Comments

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Desired Experience & Qualification

Area Manager Polokwane

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Sales Experience, Direct Sales, Retail Experience, Hospitality Experience, Management Experience, Process Improvement, Outside Sales, Team Management, Kaizen, Leadership Experience, Public Speaking, Supervising Experience

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1