Area Sales Manager - Food Manufacturing (Western Cape)

Prostaff Holdings; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food ingredients sector is seeking a driven professional to lead commercial activities and technical troubleshooting across various products in the meat and bakery markets. This role involves managing key accounts, expanding market share, and enhancing client relationships to ensure service excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong business development skills and a relevant degree in food technology. Join this innovative firm to make a significant impact in the food manufacturing industry while enjoying a highly negotiable salary package based on experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in food technology or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Previous senior sales or key account management experience in food ingredient industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive and oversee all commercial activities in the meat processing and bakery markets.
• Build and maintain client relationships to enhance service effectiveness.
• Develop new business opportunities and manage customer expectations.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Management

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Food Technology

Job description

A well-known supplier of food ingredients, serving the food manufacturing and meat processing industry, requires a professional to drive and oversee all commercial aspects and technical troubleshooting on a variety of products within the meat, bakery, and related markets.

POSITION INFO :

Minimum requirements for the role :

1. A relevant degree in food technology or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
2. Previous senior sales or key account management experience in the food ingredient, manufacturing, or meat processing industry is preferred.
3. Strong business development skills with a focus on growing market share.
4. Good English communication skills, both verbal and written.
5. The candidate must be willing to work with non-kosher, non-Halal, and pork products.

The successful candidate will be responsible for :

1. Driving and overseeing all commercial activities, managing senior key accounts within the meat processing, bakery, and related markets in the Western Cape.
2. Ensuring a value-added approach to all key accounts and expanding market share across categories.
3. Achieving volume and budget targets for ingredients and casings.
4. Enhancing product and industry knowledge, along with promotional activities when necessary.
5. Building and maintaining client relationships to ensure service effectiveness.
6. Submitting weekly sales reports to senior management.
7. Developing new business and market opportunities.
8. Managing customer expectations regarding stock and deliveries.
9. Communicating new product and service opportunities, as well as feedback from field activities.
10. Generating ideas and executing special sales initiatives and innovative sessions.
11. Participating in promotional and marketing events as required.
12. Optimizing sales and market share through effective client relationship management.

The salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience.