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.

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