Sales Manager

Freedom Stationary (Pty) Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstat Stationery in Gqeberha is seeking a driven Sales Manager to lead our sales team, drive branch performance and grow key accounts. The role focuses on developing strong customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities within the stationery sector.

You will monitor market trends, provide performance analysis, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver excellent service and meet branch targets. This position reports to the Sales Department.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and mentoring a team of sales representatives.
• Proven track record in achieving sales targets.
• Ability to develop strong customer relationships and seek new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and support a team of sales representatives.
• Drive sales performance and achieve branch sales targets.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and key accounts.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
• Conduct sales reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Ensure excellent customer service and client retention.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure efficient service delivery.

Skills

Results-driven

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Organized

Sales orientation

Job description

Interstat stationery is a leading South African stationery supplier established in 1992, renowned for its commitment to supplying a wide range of high-quality stationery products. With an impressive portfolio of over 100 brands and approximately 9,000 products, Interstat has grown into a key player in the stationery retail market. Our dynamic team of approximately 120 employees operates across 4 branches and 5 state-of-the-art warehouses, ensuring exceptional service delivery to our customers nationwide.

Interstat Stationery is seeking a driven, results-oriented Sales Manager to join our dynamic team in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and motivating a team of sales representatives, driving sales growth, developing strong customer relationships, and identifying new business opportunities within the stationery sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and support a team of sales representatives
• Drive sales performance and achieve branch sales targets
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and key accounts
• Identify and secure new business opportunities
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity
• Conduct sales reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis
• Ensure excellent customer service and client retention
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure efficient service delivery

Skills & Attributes

• Results-driven and self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strategic thinker with problem-solving abilities
• Highly organised and professional
• Energetic with a passion for sales and customer service