FMCG Regional Sales Leader - Hybrid Role, Growth Impact

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Hybrid Work

Career Development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Regional Sales Manager to lead its FMCG sales efforts in the Western Cape from Stellenbosch. This hybrid role combines strategic planning with on-site client engagement and team management across the region.

You will develop sales strategies, coach your team, and drive strong relationships with key clients and distributors, while consistently achieving ambitious targets in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of sales management experience in FMCG.
• Proven record of meeting regional sales targets and leading teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Solid understanding of customer relationship management and sales cycles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional sales plans to hit targets within FMCG sector.
• Lead, coach and motivate a team of regional sales reps across the Western Cape.
• Build relationships with clients, distributors and retail partners across the region.
• Analyze performance data and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to the team.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to ensure cohesive execution.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sales planning

Negotiation

CRM & account management

Team coaching

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business Administration

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Regional Sales Manager to lead its FMCG sales efforts in the Western Cape from Stellenbosch. This hybrid role combines strategic planning with on-site client engagement and team management across the region.

You will develop sales strategies, coach your team, and drive strong relationships with key clients and distributors, while consistently achieving ambitious targets in a dynamic market.