Regional Sales Manager Inland North

Department:
Sales

Site:
975 - Premier Corporate

Job Type Classification:
Permanent

Location - Town / City:
Midrand

Job Description:
About Premier FMCG Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers. Job Purpose To drive sales and achieve revenue targets for the company's products in the region, while managing a sales and merchandising team. Key Responsibilities Manage expenses within the budget and report on the performance of the region. Develop and implement sales strategies and plans to achieve revenue targets in the region. Manage the sales and merchandising service provider teams within the region and ensure that they achieve business targets Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, key accounts, and distributors in the region. Conduct market research and gather insights on customer needs, trends, and competitor activities to inform business decisions. Monitor and analyse sales data, market trends, and customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and optimisation. Work closely with cross-functional teams such as marketing, finance, and supply chain to ensure alignment on business objectives and priorities. Job Knowledge Knowledge of the region, and experience working with retailers and wholesalers in the region. Premier products and brands Conflict resolution and negotiation principles Stakeholder engagement principles People management principles SOPs adherence and implementation principles Category Management principles and processes

Qualification Requirements:
Grade 12/Matric Business management and or sales qualification

Experience Requirements:
At least 5 years of experience in FMCG sales, with a proven track record of achieving sales targets. 2-3 years’ Experience in managing sales teams and driving team performance

Skills and Competencies:
Sales operations management skills Supplier management skill Analytical thinking and communication skills Leadership and people Management skills Category management skills Conflict resolution and negotiation skills