Eastern Cape Regional Sales Leader – FMCG & Key Accounts

Hire Resolve; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Resolve seeks a Regional Sales Manager to lead and grow our Eastern Cape and Garden Route region in the nicotine and tobacco space. You will drive revenue, manage key accounts, and oversee a dispersed field sales team across multiple provinces.

The role requires hands-on execution, strategic planning, and regular reporting of sales performance and forecasts to senior leadership. Willingness to travel extensively and establish strong customer relationships is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in marketing, sales or business management.
• Minimum 5 years' FMCG sales experience with regional exposure.
• Proven track record growing regional revenue and managing major accounts.

Responsibilities

• Own regional sales targets and revenue performance across all channels and provinces.
• Build territory plans across the Eastern Cape and Garden Route.
• Manage major retail accounts like SPAR, Pick n Pay and Shoprite and drive growth.
• Lead and coach a dispersed field sales team and merchandisers.
• Provide weekly/monthly regional sales reports and forecasts.

Skills

Regional sales leadership

Key account management

FMCG distribution

Forecasting

CRM usage

Travel readiness

Negotiation

Team coaching

Education

BCom in Marketing, Sales or Business Management

NDip or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

ERP systems

Job description

Hire Resolve seeks a Regional Sales Manager to lead and grow our Eastern Cape and Garden Route region in the nicotine and tobacco space. You will drive revenue, manage key accounts, and oversee a dispersed field sales team across multiple provinces.

The role requires hands-on execution, strategic planning, and regular reporting of sales performance and forecasts to senior leadership. Willingness to travel extensively and establish strong customer relationships is essential.