Regional Sales Manager

Requirements- Matric and/or Business-related Degree is not a requirement but will be an advantage.- Minimum 5 years of Sales Experience and 3 years in a Managerial role.- Sales experience in the Packaging or Food industry will be an advantage.- Fluent in both Afrikaans and English.- Valid Drivers license.- Analytical Skills and comfortable with mathematics- Sales Planning and stock level management with stock controllers.- Knowledge on stock management will be an advantage.- Negotiation skills.- Profitability management.- Excellent communication and client relationship skills.- Ability to work independently and as leader of a team. Must collaborate well with people at all levels.- Influencing Skills.- Strong problem-solving and creative skills.- Ability to stay calm under pressure and keep to deadlines.- Attention to detail.- Well-spoken and presentable.- Driven, energetic, motivated, and able to work unsupervised.- Computer proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Duties and Responsibilities- Develop and implement Regional Sales Plans to achieve Annual Sales Budget.- Manage agreed Key Accounts and company representatives in the region.- Manage and achieve sales quotas and goals.- Analyse competitor activities and market trends.- Overseeing and directing performance of the sales team.- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.- Ensure operational effectiveness in all Backoffice Operations, Sales- Warehouse staff.- People Leadership through engaged Performance Management.- Prepare and deliver sales reports and forecasts to management.