Sales (Branch) Manager

Boardroom Appointments; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is looking for a Sales Manager in Pinetown to oversee a small team and manage stock and distribution. This role requires significant external sales experience and the ability to foster relationships with customers and key accounts. The ideal candidate will have a background in sales, understand the packaging market, and possess strong organizational skills. Promotion of safety standards and effective budget management are also key responsibilities.

Qualifications

• At least 4 to 6 years of external sales experience.
• Ability to manage own time and processes effectively.
• Experience in Stock or Logistics would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing the small team at the branch effectively.
• Coordinating stock and deliveries from Pinetown to warehouse.
• Managing H&S, ISO, and Food Safety for the branch.
• Sourcing of new customers/business.
• Developing effective relationships with new and current customers.
• Reporting weekly on sales.

Skills

Understanding the Plastic Packaging market

Ability to close deals efficiently

Computer Literacy (EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT, SAP)

Ability to work proactively

Experience managing a team

Sales and marketing qualifications

Drivers license (Code 08)

Education

Sales and marketing qualifications

Job description

Qualifications

• Understanding the Plastic Packaging market would be advantageous
• An understanding of packaging essential
• Computer Literacy (EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT, SAP would be a benefit)
• Ability to work proactively, think laterally and analytically
• Ability to organize and manage own time and processes self-discipline
• Ability to do budgeting
• Sales and marketing qualifications would be advantageous
• At least 4 to 6 years of external sales experience
• Ability to close deals efficiently and effectively
• Ability to deal with all levels of employees including senior management
• Drivers license pre‑requisite (Code 08)
• Experience managing a team (experience in Stock or Logistics would be advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Managing the small team at the branch and the Stores and Distribution function on‑site
• Coordinating stock and deliveries from Pinetown to warehouse, and stock management on‑site
• Managing H&S, ISO, and Food Safety for the branch
• Property Maintenance and security for the branch
• Day‑to‑day calling on customers and management of key accounts
• Sourcing of new customers/business
• Managing sales effectively ensuring that sales budgets are beaten
• Developing effective relationships with new and current Customers
• Identifying and creating new opportunities in the industry
• Proactively monitoring sales, customers, and competitors
• Presenting professional price proposals in writing to all customers
• Developing relevant sales budgets in conjunction with the Executive
• Reporting weekly on sales
• Interfacing with production, planning, and design departments
• Develop relevant sales budgets in conjunction with the Executive
• Ensuring that stock is managed effectively and that obsolescence costs are minimized
• Ensuring all customer requirements and complaints are communicated appropriately and dealt with timeously
• Managing the small team at the branch and the Stores and Distribution function on‑site, including admin, consumables, and other branch requirements
• Coordinating stock and deliveries from Pinetown to warehouse, and stock management on‑site