Team Leader Sales X2

Astral Foods Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the poultry industry seeks a Sales Leader in Johannesburg. The role involves supervising a sales team, managing key accounts, and ensuring high service standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of sales experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge in manufacturing or poultry.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of proven sales experience, ideally supporting a team.
• Confident communicator with strong organizational skills.
• Experience in Manufacturing and/or Poultry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of sales representatives.
• Maintain and grow customer accounts.
• Collaborate with other departments for smooth order execution.

Skills

Sales Experience

Customer Engagement

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Qualification in Business, Sales, or Marketing

Tools

CRM Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Ideal Candidate Would Be Responsible For

Sales Leadership & Support

• Supervise and support a team of sales representatives to drive performance and maintain high service standards.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and day-to-day direction to ensure targets and objectives are met.
• Lead by example with high-quality customer engagement and expert product knowledge.
• On-board and mentor new sales reps to ensure a smooth transition and early success.
  
  

Own Customer Portfolio

• Maintain and grow your own key accounts, delivering tailored solutions and excellent service.
• Achieve individual sales targets and contribute to the region’s overall growth.
• Identify customer needs and provide feedback to management on challenges and opportunities.
  
  

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with planning, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure smooth order execution.
• Support the Operational Sales Manager with performance reporting and operational updates.
• Act as a first point of escalation for customer issues or internal sales queries.
  
  

The Successful Candidate Must Meet The Following Requirements

• A relevant qualification in Business, Sales, or Marketing is beneficial.
• 3–5+ years of proven sales experience, ideally with some exposure to team support or mentoring.
• A confident communicator and problem-solver with strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with CRM systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• A proactive mind-set and ability to juggle both individual targets and team oversight.
• Industry knowledge in Manufacturing and/or Poultry is a plus.