Business Manager (FMCG) – Bloemfontein (AA/EE)

Vivid Staffing Solutions; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Manager to oversee client portfolios in the FMCG sector. This role involves driving revenue and profitability while ensuring exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales and key account management, with the ability to identify new business opportunities and lead projects effectively. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and strategic growth, where your contributions will directly impact the success of the business and client relationships. If you are a motivated professional with a passion for customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in key account management or sales.
• Fully computer literate with strong logistics knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage client portfolio and implement action plans.
• Lead in developing new business opportunities.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and revenue management.

Skills

Customer service orientated

Excellent communication skills

Bilingual

Team development

Interpersonal savvy

Customer focus

Business acumen

Education

Grade 12

B.Com Degree

Job description

Business Manager (FMCG) – Bloemfontein (AA/EE Position)

Qualifications:
Grade 12 + B.Com Degree
3-5 Years Key Account Management/Sales/Marketing Experience in a Technical Sales Environment
Fully computer literate
Strong knowledge of Distribution/Logistics Methodologies
Valid driver’s license – (Able to travel)

Skills:

1. Customer service orientated
2. Excellent communication skills – written & oral
3. Bilingual
4. Competencies:
5. Team – Developing direct reports & others/Motivation/Building effective teams/Managing vision & purpose
6. Interaction – Interpersonal savvy/Learning on the fly/Managerial Courage/Organisational ability
7. Customer – Customer focus/Listening/Understanding others/Integrity & trust
8. Performance – Priority setting/Drive for results/Decision quality/Function-technical skills
9. Strategy – Business Acumen/Innovation management/Strategy ambiguity

Purpose:
Manage a portfolio of clients allocated, implement action plans & objectives ensuring that revenue, volume, profitability & customer service objectives are achieved.

Responsibilities:

1. Initiate & lead in the development process of identified opportunities & ensure that each client is supported at the specific standard
2. New business development
3. Identify new business opportunities in all market sectors
4. Lead & participate in new business projects
5. Assist with rate negotiations
6. Coordinating in conjunction with the Hire Stock Audit team & CCT
7. Systems control audits
8. Servicing clients in current portfolio & grow business within the region
9. Customer relations management
10. Adherence to Business Rules & Best Practices
11. National Coordination of Group Accounts
12. Value Adding Services, Portfolio, EDI, RFID
13. Customer satisfaction
14. Revenue management
15. CRM

Please contact us at [e-mail] or 086 535 8016 (Tel [phone])