National Sales Leader - Remote FMCG Growth Architect

Placements24; Welkom; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a National Sales Manager for a fast-growing FMCG client. This remote-first role oversees nationwide sales operations, builds high-performing teams, and drives revenue growth across South Africa.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in sales, 5+ in leadership, a relevant degree (MBA preferred), and strong CRM/Salesforce expertise, with a proven ability to manage dispersed teams and national accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive sales experience, with at least 5 years in a sales leadership role within FMCG.
• Proven ability to develop and execute national sales strategies and manage dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive national sales strategy across SA.
• Lead, coach, and motivate a distributed team of sales professionals.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities and refine approaches.
• Oversee national accounts, distributors, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align sales with launches.
• Implement and manage sales performance metrics and incentives.

Skills

Leadership

Sales strategy

Data analysis

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a National Sales Manager for a fast-growing FMCG client. This remote-first role oversees nationwide sales operations, builds high-performing teams, and drives revenue growth across South Africa.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in sales, 5+ in leadership, a relevant degree (MBA preferred), and strong CRM/Salesforce expertise, with a proven ability to manage dispersed teams and national accounts.