Area Sales Director - Food Ingredients Distribution WEurope

Gfic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food ingredients distributor is seeking a Sales Director to oversee and develop business in African countries. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Food Technology and have over 10 years of leadership experience in food distribution. Strong leadership, analytical skills, and fluency in English are essential, with French and a local language as assets. This role involves strategic oversight and potential travel across Africa.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience, managing teams.
• Experience with Food Ingredients Distribution.
• Fluent in English; French and local language are assets.

Responsibilities

• Develop business plans aligned with global targets.
• Initiate and enforce global policies.
• Oversee cost and capacity structure of local offices.
• Monitor sales and financial KPIs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical thinking

Communicative

Proactive attitude

Supportive leadership

Education

Degree in Food Technology

MBA

Job description

A leading food ingredients distributor is seeking a Sales Director to oversee and develop business in African countries. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Food Technology and have over 10 years of leadership experience in food distribution. Strong leadership, analytical skills, and fluency in English are essential, with French and a local language as assets. This role involves strategic oversight and potential travel across Africa.