Sales Director (FMCG)

On Line Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Sales Director in Gqeberha. The role requires strong sales management experience within the FMCG sector, with a proven ability to lead teams and close deals. Ideal candidates will have excellent networking skills and a competitive nature. This position offers a market-related salary aligned with qualifications and experience. Please email your CV to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven performance in negotiating and closing deals.
• FMCG industry experience is essential.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the sales team to achieve targets.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Manage key customer accounts and sales financials.

Skills

Sales Management experience

Negotiation skills

Networking and relationship-building

Leadership

Entrepreneurial approach

Education

Degree or Diploma in Sales & Marketing / Business

Job description

Sales Director (FMCG)

Location: PE / Gqeberha

Salary: Market-related, aligned with qualifications and experience

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A strategic, high-impact role for a dynamic and performance-driven individual, with an entrepreneurial approach and proven ability to close deals, within the FMCG sector.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Sales & Marketing / Business
• Strong, competitive and well-aligned Sales Management experience, with proven performance in negotiating and closing deals (handling from cradle to grave) and leading a team to success
• FMCG industry experience, essential
• Confident extrovert with exceptional networking and relationship-building skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Highly competitive, dynamic, resilient and articulate, with strong negotiating ability

Key Performance Areas

• Lead, mentor and drive the sales team to achieve volumes, targets, margins and all key sales deliverables
• Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities (mergers and acquisitions)
• Manage and engage key customer accounts
• Provide input on product branding, sizing and market alignment
• Represent the business at expos, conferences and industry events
• Present comprehensive sales reports and insights at Director-level meetings
• Support supplier and customer relationship management
• Manage Sales financials (stats, GP, budgets, forecasts)