Area Sales Manager - Bloemfontein

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Area Sales Manager based in Bloemfontein, recruited by Abantu Staffing Solutions. The position focuses on driving sales volumes and profitability, managing customer relationships, and leading a sales team. **What you will do** * Manage and develop existing customer relationships while identifying new business opportunities * Drive sales volumes, revenue targets and profitability * Manage, coach and mentor sales team members * Monitor sales performance, prepare reports and conduct business reviews * Coordinate with internal sales to ensure accurate and timely quotations * Ensure customer requirements, product specifications and pricing are met * Monitor stock levels and support on-time, in-full delivery targets * Implement price increases and maintain customer satisfaction * Travel as required and remain available to customers outside normal working hours **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 * Tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, Commerce or a relevant field * Minimum 5 years' sales experience in an FMCG environment * Computer literacy * Proven sales performance, strong commercial acumen and customer relationship management skills * People management experience and the ability to lead and develop a team **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an experienced sales professional with a minimum of 5 years in an FMCG environment, who can demonstrate proven sales performance and strong commercial acumen. They should possess leadership skills to manage, coach, and develop a sales team, along with excellent customer relationship management abilities. A tertiary qualification in a relevant field and computer literacy are required. Candidates must also be willing to travel and be available to customers outside normal working hours. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/sales-marketing/insurance-sales-marketing/bloemfontein/area-sales-manager-bloemfontein-id-7602626 Source: jobmail

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