Area Sales Manager Designate

Jackie Cory Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Cory Recruitment is seeking an Area Sales Manager Designate for a role based in Bloemfontein. The position focuses on managing a team, servicing existing and new customers, and driving sales targets in the FMCG sector.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in Sales/Marketing or a related BCom degree, Grade 12, and strong computer literacy. Travel and after-hours availability are expected to support customer engagement and market expansion.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification in Sales/Marketing or relevant BCom Degree
• Computer Literacy
• 5 years Sales experience in a FMCG environment

Responsibilities

• Manage Team of Subordinates and self to achieve the below objectives
• Achieve Sales volume targets
• Ensure customer satisfaction in relation to price, service and quality
• Keep stock levels down to a minimum
• Ensure that On Time in Full Delivery targets are met
• Implement price increases as required

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Team leadership

Education

Grade 12

BCom or Sales/Marketing-related degree

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

POSITION INFO:

Area Sales Manager Designate A vacancy exists in Bloemfontein with the following requirements:

Key responsibilities:

• Manage Team of Subordinates and Self to achieve the below objectives
• Achieve Sales volume targets
• Ensure customer satisfaction in relation to price, service and quality
• Keep stock levels down to a minimum
• Ensure that On Time in Full Delivery targets are met
• Implement price increases as required

Job Requirements:

• Manage Team of Subordinates and self to achieve the below objectives
• Servicing of existing and new customers
• Identifying new markets and generating new business
• Meeting all sales targets
• Producing Sales Reports
• Maintain regular cycle with regards to calling on customer base
• Achieve budgeted tons and RPT
• Co-ordinate between Internal Sales and Customer – to ensure quotes are set timeously
• Ensure that quotes adhere to the customer’s requirements, i.e. board class, artwork, compression strength, etc, and are production friendly to ensure maximum efficiency and profitability
• Entertain customers when required to do so.
• Business review analysis
• Travel outside of working hours and metropole as required
• Be available to customers before and after working hours
• Manage of subordinates according to their job description, including mentoring, coaching, all aspects of performance management and staff welfare duties.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification in Sales\/Marketing \/ or relevant BCom Degree
• Computer Literacy
• 5 years Sales experience in a FMCG environment