FMCG Account Manager

RecruitMyMom; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Sales and Account Manager in Sandton, South Africa. This full-time, permanent role involves managing and expanding a portfolio of existing stockists while identifying new opportunities. You will nurture strong relationships, optimize store performance, and drive sales growth. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in F&B or FMCG sectors and be proficient in maintaining customer relationships. This role includes a competitive salary plus commission and allowances.

Benefits

Commission

Cell phone allowance

Petrol allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ work experience in sales, preferably in F&B or FMCG.
• Highly skilled in managing customer relationships and driving sales.

Responsibilities

• Growing the business in your region by seeking new opportunities.
• Managing in-store displays and marketing materials.
• Ensuring each store carries the right product range.
• Handling customer queries and daily needs.
• Monitoring account health to ensure timely payments.

Skills

Relationship management

Sales growth

Business development

Excel spreadsheets

Customer service

Job description

Sandton, South Africa | Posted on 02/12/2025

• Salary R25 000 - R35 000 plus commission, cell phone allowance and petrol allowance
• Remuneration Term Per Month
• Date Opened 02/12/2025
• State/Province Gauteng
• Country South Africa

Job Description

A leading company specialising in upmarket food products seeks to employ a Sales and Account Manager. This is a full-time, permanent role with some flexibility.The right candidate will take ownership of managing and growing a portfolio of 80+ existing stockists, while also identifying new opportunities to expand the company's reach. You’ll be responsible for nurturing strong relationships, optimising store performance, and driving sales growth across your region. This is a hands-on role that blends relationship management, field sales, and commercial strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Growing the business in your region, looking for opportunities to drive performance
  
• Managing the placement of freezers, in-store displays & marketing materials
  
• Placing and following up on orders, ensuring each store carries the right range
  
• Handling customer queries, activations, and day-to-day needs
  
• Monitoring account health - ensuring customers pay on time and relationships stay strong
  

Requirements

• 5+ years’ work experience (F&B / FMCG experience is highly advantageous)
  
• Comfortable with Excel spreadsheets / Google Sheets