Area Sales Manager - Retail

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel allowance

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to oversee retail sales operations across multiple locations in the Sandton area and surrounding Gauteng region. This hybrid role combines field leadership with remote planning duties and requires strong business acumen to drive revenue growth and brand consistency.

You will lead store managers and sales staff, develop regional sales strategies, monitor performance, and build relationships with key stakeholders while ensuring high

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Area Sales Manager or similar retail leadership role.
• Track record of achieving/exceeding sales targets.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of retail sales strategies and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel within the area and work hybrid remote/field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional sales plans to achieve revenue goals.
• Lead, coach, and motivate store managers and sales staff to maximize performance.
• Monitor sales performance and identify new business opportunities.
• Ensure consistent visual merchandising and brand standards across stores.
• Manage budgets, P&L and operating costs for the region.
• Build relationships with store staff and regional leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team management

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a results-driven and strategic Area Sales Manager to oversee retail sales operations across multiple locations in the Sandton area and surrounding regions. This hybrid role involves leading a team of store managers and sales staff, developing and implementing sales strategies, and ensuring revenue targets are met or exceeded. You will be responsible for driving sales performance, enhancing customer engagement, and maintaining brand standards across your assigned territory in Gauteng . The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership qualities, a deep understanding of retail sales dynamics, and the ability to balance field visits with remote administrative and planning duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional sales plans to achieve company revenue and profitability goals.
• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of store managers and sales associates to maximize performance.
• Monitor sales performance, analyze market trends, and identify new business opportunities.
• Ensure consistent implementation of visual merchandising and brand standards across all assigned stores.
• Manage budgets, P&L statements, and operational costs for the assigned sales area.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including store staff and regional leadership.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Area Sales Manager or similar retail leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of retail sales strategies and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel within the assigned area and work effectively in a hybrid remote/field capacity.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with significant performance-based bonuses.
• Company car and fuel allowance.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Generous employee discount on products.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement in a leading retail organization.