National Sales Manager (Maize) | SA

Dixie Recruitment; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an experienced National Sales Manager to drive sales of maize-based products in Southern Africa. The role involves extensive travel and the leadership of a sales team. Ideal candidates have a strong FMCG background and proven experience in commodity trading. The position requires excellent negotiation and communication skills, along with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in a senior sales role within commodities or FMCG retail.
• Proven experience in commodity trading, particularly in agri-products.
• Strong background in FMCG sales, particularly within retail chains.
• Demonstrated ability to manage remote teams and achieve sales objectives.

Responsibilities

• Establish and grow relationships with FMCG retail buyers.
• Secure listings and expand product availability in retail chains.
• Lead and motivate a team of 9 sales agents across the region.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to meet targets.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and competitor activity.
• Regular travel (up to 70%) to meet clients and support the sales team.

Skills

Strong negotiation

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Agriculture, or related field

Job description

Overview

Location: South Africa (with extensive travel across Southern Africa). We are seeking an experienced and dynamic National Sales Manager (Maize) to lead our client a0s expansion into FMCG retail chains across South Africa and Southern Africa. The successful candidate will drive product listings and sales of our maize-based product range, including Maize Meal, Samp, White Grain, Hominy Chop, White Grits, and Super Maize Meal, into major retailers.

You can be based anywhere in SA; however, you will be required to travel extensively. Living nearby to an airport would be most ideal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor a0s degree in Business, Sales, Agriculture, or a related field
• Minimum 5-7 years in a senior sales role within commodities or FMCG retail
• Proven experience in commodity trading, preferably in agri-products or maize-related commodities
• Strong background in FMCG sales, particularly within retail chains
• Excellent network of contacts within the retail and wholesale FMCG sectors
• Demonstrated ability to manage remote teams and achieve national sales objectives
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the region
• Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills
• Based in JHB, DBN, FS

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and grow relationships with FMCG retail buyers across the region
• Secure listings and expand product availability in national and regional retail chains
• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of 9 sales agents operating across South and Southern Africa
• Develop and execute sales strategies to meet and exceed targets
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and competitor activity
• Regular travel (up to 70%) to meet clients, support the sales team, and explore new opportunities

Note: You can be based anywhere in SA; extensive travel is required.

We will be in contact with shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements detailed above. If you have not received a reply within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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