Job Description

"Western Cape Area Retail Sales Manager (JB3988)

Brackenfell, Western Cape

R24 000 to R28 000 a month + Target Based Commission

Car Allowance & Company Petrol Card

Permanent

A company that has emerged as a trailblazer in the Direct Response industry, carving a niche primarily in TV and online marketing is looking for an experienced Area Manager in the Retail Industry for specific accounts, to oversee their business operations in WC region on specific product ranges, specifically Household electrical appliances & audio category Their commitment to innovation is evident in their expansive product ranges, and they strive to constantly evolve, ensuring their clients have access to the best offerings in the market

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors degree in business administration, management, or a similar field cy in Microsoft Office preferred

2 -5+ years current experience as an Area Sales Manager in the Retail Industry - specifically Household electrical appliances & audio categories

2-5+ years current experience in generating and maintaining relationships with sales leads in specified accounts

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Must have a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license with a Laptop and Smartphone

Onsite Work / Travel required to Service allocated accounts

The Area Sales Manager will be responsible for leading and managing daily operations to achieve business goals and maximize profitability

Running a small-scale warehouse in terms of returns; repairs and SOH

Be responsible for your retail accounts and/or accounts as assigned by the company

Willing and able to work extended/flexible hours when required

Duties will also include guiding the sales team in your region, setting performance objectives, evaluating, and optimizing operational performance, and ensuring regulatory and company standards are upheld

To develop and execute an effective account strategy for growth in the region and opening and maintaining new business

Must have strong administrative skills

Ensuring account and region targets are met monthly

Manage a team of sales representatives (6+)

Be proactive and innovative.

Strong Leadership Skills

Must be assertive, honest, professional, and reliable

Preferably live in the Central Western Cape Area

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the learning and development of the sales team

Develop and execute sales strategy through market analysis

Collaborating with Head Office executives to establish and execute sales goals for the region

Achieve monthly/quarterly/annual sales targets as communicated via the CEO

Developing specific plans to ensure growth both long and short-term

Servicing existing accounts, obtaining orders, and establishing new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedules to call on existing or potential sales outlets

Servicing accounts & customers by selling product ranges and meeting customer needs

Keeping management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses

Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, and merchandising techniques

Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, and making recommendations to ma ort by accomplishing related results as needed

Acts as a troubleshooter for underperforming stores and work with the store manager and promoters to achieve growth and product/brand exposure

Responsible for ensuring all stores within the region achieve their sales targets and key performance indicators

Please email your full comprehensive CV to resumes@kontak.catsone.com and quote JB3988 in the subject line

For full JD & to apply online https://www.kontak.co.za/vacancies.php

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.

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Bachelors degree in business administration, management, or a similar field cy in Microsoft Office preferred

2 -5+ years current experience as an Area Sales Manager in the Retail Industry - specifically Household electrical appliances & audio categories

2-5+ years current experience in generating and maintaining relationships with sales leads in specified accounts

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Must have a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license with a Laptop and Smartphone

Onsite Work / Travel required to Service allocated accounts

The Area Sales Manager will be responsible for leading and managing daily operations to achieve business goals and maximize profitability

Running a small-scale warehouse in terms of returns; repairs and SOH

Be responsible for your retail accounts and/or accounts as assigned by the company

Willing and able to work extended/flexible hours when required

Duties will also include guiding the sales team in your region, setting performance objectives, evaluating, and optimizing operational performance, and ensuring regulatory and company standards are upheld

To develop and execute an effective account strategy for growth in the region and opening and maintaining new business

Must have strong administrative skills

Ensuring account and region targets are met monthly

Manage a team of sales representatives (6+)

Be proactive and innovative.

Strong Leadership Skills

Must be assertive, honest, professional, and reliable

Preferably live in the Central Western Cape Area

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