Sales Manager Poultry

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

https://www.mncjobs.co.za/company/staff-unlimited

Job Description

Sales Manager - Poultry
Our client in the FMCG industry is seeking a Sales Manager - Poultry to join their team.
Job Type: Permanent
Job Location: Gauteng
Requirements:

B.Sc. Food Technology, Food Technology, or Food Science degree or Agriculture (Animal Science) required, MBA advantageous
Minimum 5-7 years relevant experience, preferably in the Poultry Industry
Commercial and sales experience essential
In-depth knowledge of poultry, poultry ingredients, and poultry processing advantageous
Technical ingredients and food application experience

Competencies:

Professional expertise in poultry and ingredients
Strong commercial acumen and results-oriented mindset
Strategic thinking and effective planning skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage diverse technical and commercial teams
Attention to detail and ability to work under pressures

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the commercial and technical aspects of the Poultry division
Maintain and grow existing customer relationships while driving new business development
Lead the implementation and execution of projects to drive volume and sales
Collaborate with support function managers to develop sustainable, profitable business
Conduct hands-on product testing and customer trials
Travel extensively to liaise with clients and ingredient partners
Report directly to the General Manager: Specialty Foods and work closely with the MD and CEO

Skills
Sales Management Agriculture Commercial Acumen Relationship Building Product Testing New Business Development
Industries
FMCG