Sales Director - Fmcg - Retail

This is a senior role to lead multiple aspects of the sales function including delivering agreed budgeted sales targets for the assigned portfolios and managing trade support funding. You will collaborate with the business and formulate the sales strategy.Requirements:Solid business experience in blue chip organisation'sExtensive consumer product experience8 - 10 years commercial sales experienceExisting trade relationships with key retailers in South AfricaPrior key account management experienceStrong commercial acumenStrong financial and analytical skillsAbility to meet aggressive deadlinesProven ability to mentor and develop effective, top performing, motivated sales teamsResponsibilities include but not limited to:Build and maintain best in class partnerships with key retailersBuild annual sales budget and deliver on set targets for each financial yearNegotiate customer trading termsManaging trade spend including rebates, confidential discounts and sales creditsPricing implementationsLaunch new productsPursue new product developmentExecute retailer promotionsProvide category expertiseSupervise Channel Heads and National Sales Manager