National Sales Manager- FMCG

Ability Executive Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is searching for a dynamic Sales Director to lead a high-performing sales team. This role involves mentoring sales and account managers while developing strategic partnerships with major international clients. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in sales strategy development, emotional intelligence, and collaborative leadership. With a focus on driving business growth and maintaining key customer relationships in global markets, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving organization. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading sales teams and developing strategies.
• Solid understanding of macroeconomics and market development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to drive business growth.
• Cultivate relationships with international customers across key markets.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Strategy Development

Emotional Intelligence

Strategic Thinking

Influencing Skills

Education

Tertiary Business Qualification

Post Graduate Qualification

Job description

We are seeking a Sales Director to leverage an established foundation of high-performing supply chain, production, quality, and supporting functions to develop and lead a dynamic sales team. The Sales Director will build and mentor a team of sales and account managers to expand customer relationships with both large and smaller brands. They will also develop strategic partnerships with major international customers, influencing senior decision-makers to secure large-scale bulk volume product sales.

REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary Business related Qualification Essential. (Post Grad Preferred)
• Charismatic leadership style with the ability to engage and influence.
• Proven experience in developing and executing successful sales strategies.
• A strategic thinker with strong execution skills.
• Collaborative leadership style suited to a positive, team-oriented working environment.
• Solid understanding of macroeconomics, preferably with knowledge of agricultural economics and market development.
• Strong emotional intelligence, determination, and a sense of urgency.
• Willingness to travel internationally to build and maintain key customer relationships.

DUTIES

• Develop and implement a sales-focused strategy to drive business growth.
• Cultivate strong relationships with international customers in markets such as Japan, the UK, and the US.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless product delivery and customer satisfaction.