National Sales and Merchandising Manager-Durban

Our client is looking for an energetic, commercially minded Regional Sales Manager to lead their KwaZulu-Natal sales and merchandising team. If you thrive on developing people, driving sales growth and making an impact in retail, we'd love to meet you.

Delivering profitable regional sales growth and achieving monthly, quarterly and annual targets.

Leading, recruiting, coaching and performance-managing a team of Sales Representatives and Merchandisers.

Developing and implementing regional sales strategies to increase market share and grow customer accounts.

Managing regional operations, including route planning, resource allocation, productivity and cost control.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers while ensuring exceptional service delivery.

Ensuring outstanding merchandising standards, stock availability, planogram compliance and in-store execution across all customers.

Identifying opportunities to expand shelf space, improve product visibility and maximise sales.

Monitoring sales performance, market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Maintaining accurate reporting, administrative controls and communication with Head Office and other departments.

Regularly conducting field visits to coach team members, support key customers and ensure operational excellence.

• 2+ years FMCG sales experience

• 2+ years in a leadership or management role will be beneficial

• Strong coaching and people management skills

• Excellent commercial awareness

• Confidence working with retail customers

• Good Excel and reporting skills

• A valid driver's licence

• Their own reliable vehicle

• A willingness to travel extensively throughout KwaZulu-Natal

Commission

Basic Salary: R25,000

Car Allowance: R3,000

Company Fuel Card (business use)

Company Cellphone and Laptop

If you meet the requirements, please kindly submit your CV to ***email_hidden***