Area Sales Manager - East London

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Overview This role is for an Area Sales Manager based in East London, working for Abantu Staffing Solutions. The position involves managing sales operations, developing customer relationships, driving revenue, and leading a sales team within a specified area. 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 will have a strong sales background, with a minimum of 5 years' experience specifically in an FMCG environment, complemented by a relevant tertiary qualification. They should possess proven sales performance, strong commercial acumen, and excellent customer relationship management skills. Experience in people management and the ability to lead and develop a team are essential. The role also requires computer literacy and a willingness 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/east-london/area-sales-manager-east-london-id-7602624 Source: jobmail

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