Sales Area Manager - George

Headhunters; George; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Sales Area Manager based in George. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in a similar role within the FMCG industry, strong communication and negotiation skills, and must hold a Matric qualification. Responsibilities include driving sales, developing goals for budget execution, and collaborating on strategic planning. A valid driver's license is also required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Ability to work independently with self-discipline.
• A valid and unendorsed driver’s license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales to achieve set budgets.
• Develop goals to successfully execute budget plan.
• Collaborate with the supervisor to finalize key deals.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Customer service excellence

Multitasking

Time management

Sound financial skills

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Three-year diploma or degree in Sales and Marketing

NQF Level 5 in Sales and Marketing

Tools

Qliksense

Job description

Our client in the FMCG Industry is currently looking to employ a Sales Area Manager, based in George.

Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) is essential.
• A three-year diploma or degree in Sales and Marketing is preferred.
• A minimum qualification of NQF Level 5 in Sales and Marketing is required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a focus on proactive customer service excellence.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating self-discipline and timely delivery of operational and administrative sales objectives.
• Sound financial and numerical skills with proven budgeting ability.
• Strong multitasking and time management abilities with a deadline-driven approach.
• A valid and unendorsed driver’s license is mandatory.

Responsibilities:

• Drive sales within the customer base to achieve set budgets.
• Develop measurable goals to successfully execute the budget plan.
• Organise personal strategy to maximise ROI for the assigned database.
• Collaborate with the supervisor to review strategic planning and finalise key deals.
• Proactively manage all planning and preparation activities to ensure smooth execution of sales campaigns and operational tasks.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly sales tracking using Qliksense.
• Manage sample and free stock budgets effectively.

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