Brand Manager - Grooming & Cosmetics

OPERATIONS MANAGER - Grooming & Cosmetics SANDTON (Gauteng) -  South Africa
START: ASAP / 01 October 2024
REPORT TO: National Sales Manager / Director
TRADING HOURS & SHIFTS: Monday - Friday08:00 - 17:00Select Public HolidaysAnnual leaveCOST TO COMPANY: Market related salary (negotiable based on relevant experience & proven record)Performance Incentives - KPI linkedTraveling Costs covered by company where operationally requiredQUALIFICATIONS & MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: IDEAL - Degree in business administration with focus on Sales/Marketing/ProcurementNICE TO HAVE - Certification in Beauty Therapy / CosmetologyBusiness Experience: minimum 3+ yearsFunctional Experience: minimum 3+ years' experience in sales, ideally in the Beauty / Cosmetic / Grooming sectorsLeadership: minimum 3+ year in managementCross-functional experience ideally with marketing / sales / finance / logistics / procurementMust be based in JHBOwn, fully insured, reliable vehicleKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Bubbly and energetic personaConfidence in leading and motivating a team for successSales Manager with proven track record of successStrong interpersonal skills (e.g.
communication, negotiation)Proven methodological skills (e.g.
business planning, strategic development)Broad and deep functional skills (e.g.
Sales, Customer Service, Finance, Employee Wellness)High degree of commercial and business acumen knowledgeExtensive knowledge of the Spa & Beauty industries along with significant industry experienceFluent in written and spoken English is a must.
Skills and abilities in another language are a benefit (Afrikaans / Xhosa etc.
)PURPOSE OF THE JOB (SUMMARY): Drive the consistent execution of salesBuild and maintain sustainable long-term growth plans strategies within each key account through partnerships, in conjunction with the SalesDevelopment satellite teams.Support sales team and drive moraleDevelop effective strategies for sales growth & demandVisit key partners on a regular basis to maintain a relationship and develop businessTravel to other provinces for meetings / functions and exposEnsure team meets and exceeds targetsMeasure KPI's / implement KPI's