Retail Executive

Boardroom Appointments; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Retail Executive to identify new business opportunities and oversee team performance across regions. Candidates should have a strong background in sales and retail management, with experience in key accounts and customer service. The role involves setting targets, conducting sales reviews, and maintaining relationships with clients and distributors.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years in a similar sales or retail management role.
• Strong product knowledge and sales skills.
• Experience working with key accounts.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Oversee performance and compliance of distributors.
• Train and mentor staff for enhanced performance.

Skills

Retail

Key Accounts

Sales

Education

Diploma in Sales and Marketing Management

Matric with exemption

Job description

Retail Executive
Retail Executive

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Visit and engage with national buyers and area managers.
• Negotiate and implement national and regional deals and promotions.
• Drive and monitor budget achievement against sales targets.
• Oversee the performance and compliance of distributors.
• Manage store investment allocations and issued assets.
• Deliver strategic presentations to various customer groups.
• Monitor competitor activity and respond accordingly.
• Conduct national and regional sales reviews.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients and distributors.
• Submit accurate and complete monthly reports to the Managing Director.
• Attend management and board meetings.
• Train and mentor staff for enhanced performance.

Management Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Service Managers across regions.
• Set monthly sales targets and monitor performance.
• Plan and attend store openings.
• Manage performance, development, and succession planning.
• Uphold discipline, manage leave, and monitor job descriptions.
• Conduct regular team meetings and training reviews.

Qualifications

• Matric with exemption.
• Diploma in Sales and Marketing Management (essential).

Experience

• 
  6-8 years in a similar sales or retail management role.
  


• 
  Strong product knowledge, sales skills, and experience working with key accounts.
  


• 
  Background in customer service and distributor management.
  Retail Executive
  
  Key Responsibilities
  
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities.
  • Visit and engage with national buyers and area managers.
  • Negotiate and implement national and regional deals and promotions.
  • Drive and monitor budget achievement against sales targets.
  • Oversee the performance and compliance of distributors.
  • Manage store investment allocations and issued assets.
  • Deliver strategic presentations to various customer groups.
  • Monitor competitor activity and respond accordingly.
  • Conduct national and regional sales reviews.
  • Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients and distributors.
  • Submit accurate and complete monthly reports to the Managing Director.
  • Attend management and board meetings.
  • Train and mentor staff for enhanced performance.
  
  Management Responsibilities
  
  • Lead and supervise Service Managers across regions.
  • Set monthly sales targets and monitor performance.
  • Plan and attend store openings.
  • Manage performance, development, and succession planning.
  • Uphold discipline, manage leave, and monitor job descriptions.
  • Conduct regular team meetings and training reviews.
  
  Qualifications
  
  • Matric with exemption.
  • Diploma in Sales and Marketing Management (essential).
  
  Experience
  
  • 6-8 years in a similar sales or retail management role.
  • Strong product knowledge, sales skills, and experience working with key accounts.
  • Background in customer service and distributor management.
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Retail
• Key Accounts
• Sales