Regional Sales Manager

Empire Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Durban is seeking a Regional Manager to lead sales and business development strategies. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of sales management experience, preferably in the hospitality or FMCG industries. This role involves driving revenue growth, managing teams, and building client relationships for sustained success.

Qualifications

• Matric (NQF 4) essential; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a Sales Management role.
• Strong exposure to hospitality, service, or FMCG-related industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the regional sales and business development strategy.
• Drive revenue growth through client acquisition, retention, and expansion.
• Develop and execute sales forecasts, budgets, and expenditure plans.

Skills

Sales Management

Client Acquisition

Negotiation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, or Business Administration

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

What Youll Do

• Lead and direct the regional sales and business development strategy.


• Drive revenue growth through client acquisition, retention, and expansion.


• Develop and execute sales forecasts, budgets, and expenditure plans.


• Identify and secure new business opportunities across key sectors.


• Manage and mentor the sales and administration teams to exceed targets.


• Analyse performance trends and implement corrective actions where needed.


• Build and maintain long-term client partnerships through trust and exceptional service delivery.


• Ensure compliance with all contractual, legal, and company standards.

What Youll Bring

• Matric (NQF 4) essential; Bachelors degree in Sales, Marketing, or Business Administration (NQF 7+) preferred.


• Minimum 5 years experience in a Sales Management role within a medium to large organisation.


• Strong exposure to hospitality, service, or FMCG-related industries.


• Sound understanding of Supply and demand chain management.


• Textiles, laundry processes, and client service delivery


• Financial principles, budgeting, and forecasting


• Legal and compliance frameworks (OHSA, BCEA, LRA)


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.


• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

What Sets You Apart

Youre a leader who balances commercial strategy with hands-on operational insight. You see opportunities in challenges, build strong relationships, and inspire your team to reach new heights.

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