Remote FMCG Regional Sales Leader

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aggressive commission and bonus

Fully remote work environment

Advancement opportunities

Health, life & disability insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to lead sales operations remotely across the Paarl region and surrounding areas. The role demands a seasoned leader capable of driving revenue growth, mentoring a remote team, and executing regional strategies.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of sales experience, with 3+ in management, and a strong track record in FMCG markets, leadership, negotiation, and strategic planning. Remote collaboration and budget savvy are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive sales experience, 3+ years in management.
• Proven track record of leading regional sales teams and exceeding targets.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and strategic planning skills.
• Experience with remote team management and virtual collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional sales strategies to achieve sales targets and market penetration goals.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a remote sales team to maximize performance.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities and challenges.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key distributors, retailers, and stakeholders in the region.
• Manage the regional sales budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost-effective operations.
• Provide regular reports on sales performance, forecasts, and market insights to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Remote team management

Virtual collaboration tools

FMCG market dynamics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field

Tools

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to lead sales operations remotely across the Paarl region and surrounding areas. The role demands a seasoned leader capable of driving revenue growth, mentoring a remote team, and executing regional strategies.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of sales experience, with 3+ in management, and a strong track record in FMCG markets, leadership, negotiation, and strategic planning. Remote collaboration and budget savvy are essential.