Salesworx Recruitment is proud to team up with a leading supplier of butchery requisites casings machinery and ingredients. We are seeking a Sales Manager to join their team in Johannesburg.
Job Summary
The Sales Manager is responsible for leading and managing a team of 4 sales representatives within the butchery supply channel. The role focuses on driving sales growth building strong relationships with key customers and ensuring the successful promotion and distribution of the clients product range including packaging butchery requisites casings butchery machinery ingredients and in-house spice blends.
Responsibilities
Sales & Revenue Growth
- Develop and execute the regional sales strategy and action plans to meet and exceed sales targets.
- Monitor team performance and implement action plans to drive GP growth.
- Identify new butchery business opportunities and manage key accounts (e.g. Shoprite Spar OBC Roots).
- Identify new business opportunities within the butchery and meat processing sector.
- Ensure sales representatives maintain a strong pipeline of potential clients.
Team Leadership & Performance Management
- Lead coach and motivate the sales representatives Branch Cash and Carry and Client Liaison teams to achieve individual and team sales goals.
- Conduct regular sales meetings training and performance evaluations.
- Set clear KPIs and ensure accountability across the team.
- Foster a high-performance sales culture within the region.
Client Relationship Management & Market Expansion
- Build and maintain strong relationships with butchers meat processors and butchery chain retailers.
- Work closely with key accounts to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Gather market intelligence on competitors industry trends and customer preferences.
- Represent the client at industry events trade shows and networking opportunities when needed.
Operational & Administrative Duties
- Ensure the sales team adheres to company policies pricing structures and discount strategies.
- Work closely with supply chain and operations teams to ensure efficient order fulfillment.
- Provide weekly and monthly sales reports to the National Sales and Operations Manager.
- Manage the sales budget and allocate resources effectively.
- Ensure accurate records by reps of sales visits orders and client interactions through full utilisation of the CRM platform.
Requirements
Education & Experience:
- Minimum: Diploma or Bachelors degree in Sales Marketing Business Management or a related field.
- Experience: 2 years of sales experience in the butchery supply industry with at least 3 years in a sales leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of packaging casings butchery machinery spices and ingredients butchery industry will be an advantage.
Skills & Competencies:
- Leadership & People Management: Ability to lead coach and develop a sales team.
- Sales & Negotiation: Strong ability to close deals and build long-term client relationships.
- Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the meat processing and butchery supply chain will be a benefit.
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze sales data and market trends.
- Communication and Relationship Building Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Maintaining current and building new relationships is key.
- Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to resolving client issues and operational challenges.
- Tech-Savvy: Experience with CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Drivers License: A valid drivers license and willingness to travel extensively within the region.
- Own vehicle
Benefits
- Salary: R50 000 - R60 000
- Cellphone
- Fleet card
- Health4Me medical aid
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Education & Experience: Minimum: Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Management, or a related field. Experience: 2+ years of sales experience in the butchery supply industry, with at least 3+ years in a sales leadership role. Strong knowledge of packaging, casings, butchery machinery, spices, and ingredients butchery industry will be an advantage. Skills & Competencies: Leadership & People Management: Ability to lead, coach, and develop a sales team. Sales & Negotiation: Strong ability to close deals and build long-term client relationships. Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the meat processing and butchery supply chain will be a benefit. Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze sales data and market trends. Communication and Relationship Building Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Maintaining current and building new relationships is key. Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to resolving client issues and operational challenges. Tech-Savvy: Experience with CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite. Driver's License: A valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within the region. Own vehicle