
- Benoni
- Salary: R50 000.00 - R55 000.00 Per Month
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: FMCG Manufacturing Sales
- Reference: JB5195
Vacancy Details
Employer: Kontak Recruitment
National Sales Manager (JB5195)
Benoni, Johannesburg
R50 – 55 000 CTC per month, Benefits include: Company vehicle, laptop, cell phone and pension
Permanent
A leading company in the food production industry is seeking an experienced National Sales Manager to drive revenue growth and expand market presence. This role requires a dynamic leader with a strong background in B2B sales, key account management, and business development within the food manufacturing sector.
Minimum Requirements:
National Diploma in Sales & Marketing, BSc Food Science, or BTech in Food Technology/Biotechnology preferred.
5+ years of experience in sales management within the food production or food ingredients sector.
Proven ability to develop sales strategies, drive revenue growth, and manage national key accounts.
Experience in leading high-performing sales teams and working within a target-driven environment.
Strong knowledge of CRM systems and sales analytics tools.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to travel nationally as required.
Valid drivers license
Duties and Responsibilities:
Sales Strategy & Business Development
Develop and implement a national sales strategy to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the food production industry.
Conduct market research to track industry trends, customer needs, and competitor activities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers in food production companies.
Key Account Management
Manage and expand relationships with major food production clients.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service terms to drive profitability.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Sales Team Leadership & Development
Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing sales team.
Set and monitor performance targets & KPIs for sales staff.
Conduct regular coaching sessions, sales meetings, and performance reviews.
Operational & Financial Management
Monitor sales performance metrics and provide regular reports to senior management.
Oversee the national sales budget, including forecasting and expense control.
Collaborate with supply chain, marketing, and production teams to optimize operations.
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.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
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Candidate Requirements
National Diploma in Sales & Marketing, BSc Food Science, or BTech in Food Technology/Biotechnology preferred.
5+ years of experience in sales management within the food production or food ingredients sector.
Proven ability to develop sales strategies, drive revenue growth, and manage national key accounts.
Experience in leading high-performing sales teams and working within a target-driven environment.
Strong knowledge of CRM systems and sales analytics tools.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to travel nationally as required.
Valid drivers license
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About Kontak Recruitment
Kontak Recruitment is a Pastel Certified Recruiter which specializes in the recruitment of personnel on all career levels including the placement of temporary, contract as well as permanent staffing. We enjoy the personalized approach with regards to out candidates focusing on their needs and requirements as well as a personalized approach with our clients in delivering an excellent service.
Kontak Recruitment conducts business in an ethical and honest manner. We aim at building long term relationships that are to the mutual benefit of all parties. We offer a responsible and personalized service to clients and candidates. We encourage an employment environment that provides equal opportunities for all employees. All positions and applications remain confidential protecting the rights and interests of both the client and the candidates.
Our core focus is delivering a staffing solution in the niche fields of Pastel Consultants,finance as well as office support. As part of this service offering we include extensive reference and qualification checks as well as a criminal and credit check. Our focus is quality and we will present the most efficient and integrated ways of satisfying the skills need within the company.
Permanent staff placements – We strive to find the right fit and providing support to client and candidate during the first three months of the employment.
Temporary and Contract placements – We offer immediate access to staff on all levels on a flexible basis. Kontak Recruitment administers the payroll and all statutory returns.
Terms and Conditions Available on Request
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