Contact person for this position:

Amori Prinsloo

amori@joblinkplacement.co.za

Website: www.joblinkplacement.co.za

Our client is urgently looking for the expertise of a Regional Sales Manager to join their team.

Requirements

• BSc (Science), Food Technology or BCom (Business) qualification
• 6 – 8 years’ experience in commercial or technical sales handling key accounts
• Must be JHB -based with strong knowledge of the region
• Proven sales record with consistent performance
• Entrepreneurial, results-driven, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and goal-setting skills
• Stable career history

Additional Notes

Due to the extensive travel involved, preference will be given to male candidates.

Competencies

• Discipline and time management.
• Planning and proactive approach.
• Customer service and relationship building.
• Communication and persuasiveness.
• Business acumen.
• Driver’s licence and travel is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan fortnightly sales call schedules to ensure a value-added approach.
• Learn and apply client classifications.
• Build market share across all categories.
• Drive and achieve volumes/budget across all categories.
• Build on and research product and industry knowledge.
• Work on promotional activity as per standards.
• Build solid, long-standing client relationships.
• Absolute focus on customer and service.
• Weekly sales reports.
• Proactively look for new business and explore opportunities in the market.
• Provide information on market trends as required.
• Sales administration.
• Establish and manage client account agreements.
• Develop new relationships through field visits.
• Review customer accounts monthly to identify and solve queries and outstanding matters.
• Will lead a team of BSC Graduates

Area:  Johannesburg

Salary:  Market Related