National Sales Manager - FMCG Beverages

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a National Sales Manager for South Africa to lead sales operations across the country. The role is based in Gauteng and requires a strategic thinker with strong negotiation and people management skills to drive revenue growth for a beverage FMCG portfolio.

You will develop and execute national strategies, set targets, monitor performance, and manage key accounts, building high-performing teams to expand market penetration and strengthen customer partnerships.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in sales leadership within FMCG.
• Deep understanding of distribution channels.
• Ability to build and manage high-performing sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a national sales strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives for the FMCG sector.
• Set ambitious sales targets for the national sales team and monitor performance against these targets, providing guidance and support to ensure achievement.
• Manage and grow key accounts.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent force in the FMCG sector specializing in innovative beverage products, is seeking an accomplished National Sales Manager to oversee and drive sales operations across South Africa. This critical role will be based in Tembisa, Gauteng, and will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to achieve ambitious sales targets. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in sales leadership within the FMCG industry, a deep understanding of distribution channels, and a proven ability to build and manage high-performing sales teams. You will play a key role in expanding market penetration and driving revenue growth for our client's diverse portfolio of beverages. This position demands a strategic thinker with exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills, capable of navigating complex market dynamics and fostering strong partnerships with key accounts. We are looking for a results-oriented leader who can inspire a national sales force to consistently exceed expectations and contribute to the company's continued success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a national sales strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives for the FMCG sector.
• Set ambitious sales targets for the national sales team and monitor performance against these targets, providing guidance and support to ensure achievement.
• Manage and grow key