Area Sales Manager – Ho

Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Focuses on driving sales performance and achieving targets through effective planning and execution
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Proven track record of 35 years in Sales, specifically within Food & Beverage or FMCG sectors
  • Relevant Business, Marketing, or Sales Qualification
  • Strong analytical skills and experience using data to measure and optimise sales performance against KPIs
  • Familiarity with economics across the FMCG value chain, and understanding of pricing and sales compliance
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, BI tools, and significant experience with ERP systems
  • Valid Drivers License and reliable transportation
  • Ability to drive team performance and foster a high-performance sales culture
MINIMUM DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Sales Performance
  • Plan and execute strategies to grow sales and distribution of HOB brands in Wholesale & Independents
Picture of Success
  • Implement a clear Picture of Success by channel for use with third-party agencies
KPIs Monitoring
  • Track and analyse KPIs including Sales Revenue, Market Share, On Shelf Availability, Forward Share, and Price Compliance
  • Make data-driven decisions to improve performance
Market & Competitor Insights
  • Identify and explore new business opportunities and distribution channels
  • Monitor and evaluate competitors
Customer Relationship Management
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key wholesale partners
  • Negotiate promotional agreements and address operational challenges
Reporting and Feedback
  • Provide performance reports to management highlighting progress, issues, and solutions
Collaboration
  • Work closely with back-office teams and other departments to ensure smooth operations and product availability
Ad-Hoc Responsibilities
  • Undertake additional duties as required by management
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
  • Sales Performance Management: Sales Revenue vs Prior Year and vs Budget
  • Picture of Success: Adherence Score (On Shelf Availability, Forward Share, Price Compliance)
  • Market Share of Own Brands: Value Share / Volume Share / Numeric Distribution
  • Frequency of KPI Reviews: Number of scheduled vs completed KPI reviews
  • Improvement Action Implementation Rate: Percentage of improvement actions implemented after business reviews
  • New Business Opportunities Identified: Number of new opportunities or channels identified
  • Competitor Monitoring Frequency: Regularity of competitor analysis and reporting
  • Cross-Department Collaboration Frequency: Number of collaborative initiatives or meetings with back-office teams
AD-HOC AGREEMENT
  • Duties listed are a guide; incumbent is expected to complete any lawful and reasonable instructions as required
  • Employees are responsible for superior service delivery and customer satisfaction, and may be required to perform tasks outside the scope of their duties

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1612314
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
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