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

Vivid Staffing Solutions; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions firm is seeking a Business Manager in Bloemfontein to oversee a portfolio of clients and drive new business development. The ideal candidate will have a B.Com degree and 3-5 years of experience in technical sales, with strong communication and customer service skills. This role requires teamwork, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage client relationships effectively.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a technical sales environment.
• Fully computer literate.
• Bilingual with a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients.
• Develop new business opportunities.
• Lead and participate in new business projects.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and revenue management.

Skills

Key Account Management

Sales

Marketing

Customer service

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Education

Grade 12 + B.Com Degree

Job description

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

Requirements:
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
Customer service orientated
Excellent communication skills – written & oral
Bilingual
Valid driver’s license – (Able to travel)

Competencies:

• Team – Developing direct reports & others/Motivation/Building effective teams/Managing vision & purpose
• Interaction – Interpersonal savvy/Learning on the fly/Managerial Courage/Organisational ability
• Customer – Customer focus/Listening/Understanding others/Integrity & trusts
• Performance – Priority setting/drive for results/decision quality/Function-technical skills
• 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Initiate & lead in the development process of identified opportunities & ensure that each client is supported at the specific standard
• New business development
• Identify new business opportunities in all market sectors
• Lead & participate in new business projects
• Assist with rate negotiations
• Coordinating in conjunction with the Hire Stock Audit team & CCT
• Systems control audits
• Servicing clients in current portfolio & grow business within the region
• Customer relations management
• Adherence to Business Rules & Best Practices
• National Coordination of Group Accounts
• Value Adding Services, Portfolio, Edi, RFID
• Customer satisfaction
• Revenue management
• CRM