Job Description

Job Summary JOB TITLE: Regional on Premise Manager
AREA: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
INDUSTRY: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Beverage Sector
Salary / CTC: Market related (Depending on current earnings, qualifications, and experience)
Report to: National On Premise Manager
Type: Permanent
Key Responsibilities:

• Role Model:

• Represent and embody brand values within the region.
• Ensure consistent internal communication and collaboration between regional and national teams.
• Maintain high brand image standards within the On Premise network.
• Team Leader:

• Lead, coach, and motivate a high-performing On Premise team.
• Develop and manage a regional training plan for continuous team growth.
• Regularly assess team capabilities and provide field-based coaching and feedback.
• Plan for future leadership through succession development.

• Strategic Operator:

• Develop and implement the regional On Premise business strategy.
• Conduct regular field visits to stay updated on market dynamics and opportunities.
• Plan and manage territory coverage for optimal execution.
• Collaborate with marketing to design On Premise brand activations and sales-driving initiatives.
• Business Manager:

• Allocate and optimise team resources, including budget and marketing materials.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of performance metrics and market insights to guide action plans.
• Continuously evaluate and adjust the team structure to align with geographical and business growth.

Qualifications and Skills:
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial thinking and business acumen.
• Strong planning, organisational, and prioritisation capabilities.
• Proficiency in IOS and MS Office.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of proven sales experience with measurable success.
• Ideally 2 years of team management experience in the FMCG sector.
• Experience as a Musketeer or in On Premise sales is highly advantageous.
• Established contacts in HORECA/nightlife scene or ability to build them quickly.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to convert market insights into actionable business and marketing strategies.
• Socially adaptable and culturally aware with a professional presence.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a field-based, fast-paced environment.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Working Conditions:

• Field-based role requiring regular travel within the Eastern Cape region.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends based on market and event demands.
• Dynamic, high-energy environment focused on innovation, brand excellence, and growth.

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