Area Sales Manager

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car and fuel allowance

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to oversee sales operations and lead a regional team. The role combines leadership duties in the office with field visits to support the team and engage key clients, driving revenue growth in Gauteng.

You will develop regional strategies, monitor performance, and build strong client relationships, contributing to market penetration and business development in the area.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales leadership and managing a team.
• Track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong understanding of sales processes and market dynamics.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage a hybrid work environment effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of sales professionals to achieve targets.
• Develop and implement regional sales strategies and plans.
• Monitor sales performance, analyze data, and report to senior management.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the assigned area.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure consistent application of sales policies and procedures.

Skills

Sales leadership

Target achievement

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and strategic Area Sales Manager to oversee sales operations within the Vereeniging region. This leadership role involves managing a team of sales representatives, setting performance targets, and driving revenue growth across the designated area. You will play a key role in developing and implementing regional sales strategies, ensuring alignment with company objectives. This position requires a hybrid approach, combining leadership presence in the office with field visits to support the team and engage with key clients, contributing to enhanced market penetration and business development within Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of sales professionals to achieve their targets.
• Develop and implement effective regional sales strategies and plans.
• Monitor sales performance, analyze data, and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the assigned sales area.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure consistent application of sales policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales leadership, preferably as an Area Sales Manager or similar.
• Demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong understanding of sales processes and market dynamics.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage a hybrid work environment effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive bonus structure.
• Company car and fuel allowance.
• Health and retirement benefits.
• Professional development and leadership training programs.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on regional sales performance.