Mossel Bay FMCG Regional Sales Director

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary & commission

Company vehicle & fuel allowance

Medical aid & retirement fund

Career advancement opportunities

Generous annual leave

Relocation assistance to Mossel Bay

Role in a key coastal region

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Sales Director for Mossel Bay, Western Cape in an on-site role within the FMCG sector. You will drive regional sales growth, lead a team, and strengthen distribution networks across coastal markets.

You will develop strategies, set ambitious targets, and foster key account relationships with distributors and retailers. The role requires regular travel to the head office and field visits to regional partners, with a strong focus on results and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
• 8-10 years in sales management with 5+ years in FMCG senior leadership.
• Strong distribution and retail network knowledge; willingness to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve regional targets.
• Lead and manage a regional sales team across Mossel Bay area.
• Expand market share by developing new opportunities with distributors and retailers.
• Build relationships with key customers, distributors and partners; oversee budgets and logistics.
• Represent the company at industry events and trade shows.
• Ensure excellent customer service across channels.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Team development

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

MBA (advantage)

Tools

CRM software

Forecasting tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Sales Director for Mossel Bay, Western Cape in an on-site role within the FMCG sector. You will drive regional sales growth, lead a team, and strengthen distribution networks across coastal markets.

You will develop strategies, set ambitious targets, and foster key account relationships with distributors and retailers. The role requires regular travel to the head office and field visits to regional partners, with a strong focus on results and leadership.