Job Description

Sales Manager (Fruit Industry)2024-06-24 - 2024-07-24PermanentCPT001605SalesWestern Cape, Helderberg(Market related)Our client requires a Sales Manager to join their team and shape the future of the companys sales strategy across Southern Africa. A dynamic individual with exceptional negotiation, organizational, and communication skills required.Responsibilities:

• Develop Strategic Sales Plan: Craft and execute a strategic sales plan to meet annual targets across international regions.
• Budget Management: Create annual sales budgets and monitor sales performance against targets, providing monthly reports to management.
• Strategic Planning: Present insights and strategic plans to improve client satisfaction and business outcomes.
• Margin Targets: Achieve set margin targets while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Market Analysis: Monitor market trends, competitor behaviour, and provide feedback to optimize strategies.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with purchasing, logistics, and planning teams to optimize contract positions, availability, and pricing.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, motivate, and advise the Sales Team, setting and tracking quarterly KPIs.
• Expand Market Presence: Grow sales in Western and Eastern Cape, expanding into Southern Africa by identifying and engaging potential customers.
• Customer Relations: Manage and support the Sales Team in maintaining high customer satisfaction and accurate information in Sage.
• Compliance: Uphold ethical standards and comply with all relevant regulations and laws.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 4 years as a Key Account Manager or Sales Manager in the food industry.
• Skills: Goal-oriented, assertive, and adept at problem-solving. Strong analytical and strategic planning abilities.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including delegation and negotiation abilities.
• Resilience: Ability to remain composed under pressure, with outstanding people skills and a proactive, self-motivated approach.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel across different regions as required.

Be part of a team committed to excellence and growth in the food industry. If you have the passion and drive to excel in sales management, apply now!*ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*

Merand Recruitment