Associate District Manager Food And Beverage

ZAF; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic district sales manager to lead their team in Johannesburg. This role involves driving sales performance, managing a team of account managers, and crafting tailored solutions for clients in the food and beverage sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in outside sales and field management, with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. Join a company that values teamwork and innovation, and make a significant impact in a competitive sales environment where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded.

Qualifications

• 4 years outside sales experience required.
• 2 years field sales/service management experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Achieve district sales and expense budget through team management.
• Develop chemical solutions to meet customer needs.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Restaurant Experience

Food Service

Hotel Experience

Bartending

Guest Relations Experience

Management Experience

Supervising Experience

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organization skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Taleo

Micros POS

Job description

When it comes to clean, Ecolab is the world leader with $13 billion in global sales and the respect of customers in more than 170 countries. For over seven decades, we have developed and marketed cleaning solutions and systems, making the world a cleaner, safer, better place to live. More than 45,000 Ecolab associates are winning and satisfying new customers every day all over the world. It all takes teamwork and commitment to customer satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Ecolab Food & Beverage has an excellent career opportunity for a high-energy district sales manager based in SA.
2. Reporting to an area vice president, the district sales manager is accountable for the achievement of the district sales and expense budget through the recruitment, hiring, training, motivation, and direction of account managers.
3. You will be responsible for learning our customers' operations, understanding their challenges, and developing chemical solutions to meet their needs.
4. You will direct the integration, coordination, and monitoring of new and existing divisional products, systems, and programs with field sales & service teams.
5. Continue to identify business needs and opportunities, as well as develop and implement customized solutions for our customers.

Basic Qualifications:

1. 4 years outside sales experience
2. 2 years field sales/service management experience
3. 2 years industrial food processing industry experience

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Systems sales in a technical environment a plus
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
3. Excellent organization and follow-up skills
4. Ability to work independently
5. A desire to succeed in a competitive sales environment
6. Overnight travel may be required

Required Experience:

Manager

Key Skills:

Culinary Experience, Restaurant Experience, Food Service, Hotel Experience, Taleo, Hospitality Experience, Bartending, Guest Relations Experience, Management Experience, POS, Supervising Experience, Micros POS