Consultant Sales jobs in South Africa

Our leading FMCG client is actively looking for a dynamic Sales / Branch Manager for their Empangeni operation. Role with cover the North Coast area and report into the Divisional Executive

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage the small team at the branch and oversee the Stores and Distribution functions on site.
• Coordinate stock and deliveries from Pinetown to the warehouse ensuring efficient stock management on site.
• Oversee Health & Safety (H&S) ISO and Food Safety compliance for the branch.
• Handle property maintenance and security for the branch.
• Conduct daytoday customer visits and manage key accounts.
• Source new customers and business opportunities.
• Effectively manage sales to exceed sales budgets.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Identify and create new opportunities within the industry.
• Monitor sales activities customer interactions and competitor actions proactively.
• Present professional price proposals in writing to all customers.
• Develop sales budgets in collaboration with the Executive team.
• Report weekly on sales performance.
• Interface with production planning and design departments.
• Ensure effective stock management and minimize obsolescence costs.
• Communicate and address customer requirements and complaints promptly.
• Manage admin consumables and other branch requirements.
• Ensure all team activities align with overall branch objectives.

Requirements :

• Understanding of the Rigid Plastic Packaging market is advantageous.
• Essential understanding of packaging.
• Proficiency in computer literacy (Excel Word PowerPoint; SAP is a benefit).
• Ability to work proactively think laterally and analyze situations effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Competency in budgeting.
• Minimum education : Matric; a Sales and Marketing qualification is advantageous.
• 4 to 6 years of external sales experience.
• Proven ability to close deals efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees including senior management.
• Valid drivers license (Code 08.
• Experience managing a team; experience in Stock or Logistics is advantageous.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Sales Manager • eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa