Field Area Manager – KwaZulu-Natal

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an experienced Field Area Manager in KwaZulu-Natal, working for a client of Talent Candey. The primary focus of the position is to lead regional teams, grow retail sales, and strengthen customer relationships across the KwaZulu-Natal region. This is a field-based role, not an office-based one. Remuneration includes a CTC of R22,000–R25,000 per month (comprising basic salary and car allowance), a petrol card, a cell phone, and a comprehensive commission structure. **What you will do** * Take ownership of regional sales performance. * Support and manage field teams, including sales representatives and in-store teams. * Develop new business opportunities. * Ensure consistent execution across an allocated retail store portfolio. * Drive regional sales performance and the achievement of targets. * Manage an allocated retail store portfolio and a structured call cycle. * Build relationships with store managers, department managers, and relevant buyers. * Secure orders, grow product ranging, and identify new business opportunities. * Negotiate shelf space, floor space, and promotional opportunities. * Monitor stock availability, pricing, merchandising, and product visibility. * Plan and oversee in-store promotions and sales activities. * Conduct regular store visits to support teams and resolve operational challenges. * Monitor competitor activity and submit accurate sales and performance reports. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Current, hands-on experience calling on major retail stores. * Understanding of how to drive sales, secure orders, and improve in-store execution. * Current experience working with one or more of the following: Massmart – Game / Makro, Pick n Pay, Checkers / Shoprite Group. * Relevant product category experience (experience limited to food, tobacco or beverage FMCG sales will not be suitable for this environment). * Proven retail sales experience, including selling products within home electronics, audio, fitness equipment and/or beauty products. * Strong understanding of retail store operations and buying structures. * Proven leadership and team management experience. * A track record of achieving sales targets. * Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and communication skills. * Valid driver’s licence. * Own reliable car no older than five years. * Willingness to travel throughout KwaZulu-Natal. * Computer literacy. * Ability to work independently and manage a structured call cycle. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced Field Area Manager with current, hands-on experience calling on major retail stores and a proven ability to drive sales, secure orders, and improve in-store execution. Ideal candidates will have proven retail sales experience specifically within home electronics, audio, fitness equipment, and/or beauty products, and current experience engaging with major retail groups such as Massmart, Pick n Pay, and/or Checkers / Shoprite. Applicants should possess a strong understanding of retail store operations and buying structures, demonstrated leadership and team management experience, and a track record of achieving sales targets. Strong commercial awareness, negotiation, and communication skills are essential. Candidates with existing relationships within major retail accounts will be highly advantageous. The successful candidate must be willing to travel throughout KwaZulu-Natal, be computer literate, and capable of working independently to manage a structured call cycle. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/retail/retail-wholesale/south-africa/field-area-manager-%E2%80%93-kwazulu-natal-id-7597124 Source: jobmail

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