Sales Manager - Poultry

SciStaff CC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Johannesburg seeks an experienced professional to oversee the commercial and technical aspects of its Poultry division. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the poultry industry, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to manage diverse teams. Responsibilities include maintaining customer relationships, driving business development, and conducting product testing. An MBA and relevant degree are advantageous. This role requires extensive travel and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 57 years of commercial and sales experience, preferably in the Poultry Industry.
• Strong technical ingredient and food application experience.
• In-depth knowledge of poultry, poultry ingredients, and poultry processing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial and technical aspects of the Poultry division.
• Maintain and grow existing customer relationships while driving new business development.
• Lead implementation and execution of projects to drive volume and sales.
• Collaborate with support function managers to develop sustainable, profitable business.
• Conduct hands-on product testing and customer trials.
• Travel extensively to liaise with clients and ingredient partners.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Results-driven mindset

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Strategic thinking

Effective planning

Excellent communication

Relationship-building skills

Education

Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or Agriculture (Animal Science)

MBA (advantageous)

Job description

Responsibilities

Oversee the commercial and technical aspects of the Poultry division.

Maintain and grow existing customer relationships while driving new business development.

Lead the implementation and execution of projects to drive volume and sales.

Collaborate with support function managers to develop sustainable, profitable business.

Conduct hands‑on product testing and customer trials.

Travel extensively to liaise with clients and ingredient partners.

Report directly to the General Manager: Specialty Foods and work closely with the MD and CEO.

Qualifications

Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or Agriculture (Animal Science) with a minimum of 57 years commercial and sales experience, preferably in the Poultry Industry.

Strong technical ingredient and food application experience.

MBA and in‑depth knowledge of poultry, poultry ingredients, and poultry processing is advantageous.

Skills & Requirements

Strong commercial acumen and a results‑driven mindset; attention to detail; ability to work under pressure and manage diverse technical and commercial teams; strategic thinking, effective planning, excellent communication, and relationship‑building skills.

Willingness to travel extensively.

Application Process

• Only candidates that meet all the requirements should apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• By sending your application to Scistaff you consent that your information may be kept in accordance with the requirements of the POPI Act.