Area Sales Manager - PE & Karoo Regions (FMCG) - Staff Solutions
Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth
6 day(s) ago
Permanent
Salary - Market Related
Our client in the FMCG industry based in Humansdorp is seeking for an energetic, results-driven Area Sales Manager to expand their market presence and drive volume growth across both retail and wholesale channels in the Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha and Karoo regions
Skills
Area Sales Manager FMCG Key Account ManagementKey Performance Areas:
Minimum Requirements & Skills
- Drive regional growth by directly managing accounts and overseeing third-party operations.
- Manage and drive performance through partnered sales and merchandising agents, ensuring external teams deliver on agreed service levels.
- Lead key account management and handle agency and partner management.
- Drive volume growth within your portfolio while overseeing cold chain and stock management.
- Direct and manage the internal sales team.
- Provide regular market feedback to management regarding competitor movement, pricing trends, new product route-to-market opportunities, launched and regional opportunities.
Minimum Requirements & Skills
- Matric (Grade 12); relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous.
- 3–5 years of proven sales management experience within the FMCG sector.
- Proven track record in key account management with established relationships among major retail buyers and wholesale groups
- Experience within the FMCG or perishables food sector is highly advantageous
- Strong communication, sales, and negotiation skills.
- Computer literacy with solid financial and reporting capabilities.
- Excellent organisational, leadership, and time management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and multitask.
- Valid unendorsed driver’s licence and willingness to travel locally.
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