Regional Sales Manager - Cape Town

Headhunters; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 650 000 - 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is urgently seeking an experienced Regional Sales Manager based in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Technology or Business, alongside 6–8 years of experience in technical or commercial sales, especially within the FMCG sector. Strong customer service skills, resilience, and a valid driver's license are essential for this role, which involves extensive travel.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in commercial or technical sales.
• Sales experience within FMCG or industrial sector.
• Experience in handling key accounts.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Plan fortnightly sales call schedules to ensure a value-added approach.
• Build market share across all categories.
• Drive and achieve volumes and budgets.
• Strengthen long-term client relationships.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication and persuasiveness

Excellent customer service

Time management

Resilience

Planning

Education

BSc in Food Technology or BCom in Business

Job description

Our client, in the FMCG industry is urgently seeking to employ an experienced Regional Sales Manager based in Cape Town.

Requirements

• BSc in Food Technology or BCom in Business.
• 6–8 years of experience in commercial or technical sales.
• Sales experience within FMCG or industrial sector.
• Primarysales focus is on factory or industrial clients.
• Experience in handling key accounts.
• Strong discipline and time management skills.
• Planning and proactive approach.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong communication and persuasiveness.
• Resilience and solid business acumen.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Plan fortnightly sales call schedules to ensure a value-added approach.
• Build market share across all categories.
• Drive and achieve volumes and budgets.
• Research and grow product and industry knowledge.
• Execute promotional activities as per company standards.
• Maintain and strengthen long-term client relationships with an absolute focus on service.
• Compile and submit weekly sales reports.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Provide feedback on market trends as required.
• Perform sales administration and ensure delivery standards are met.Develop and maintain agreements for factory accounts.
• Review customer accounts monthly to identify and resolve queries.

Note: Extensive travel required.

Please be advised that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.