Regional Sales Manager Inland

Position Title: Regional Sales Manager Inland
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Rosebank
Requisition ID: 28446
We know the importance food plays in people's lives, the power it has to bring people, families and communities together. At McCain Foods our purpose is to celebrate real connections through delicious planet-friendly food, and we believe this is possible when we work together with our teams, business and communities in a way that reflects our values.
With our Purpose in mind, McCain Foods SA is looking for a Regional Sales Manager for the Inland region, who will be responsible for leading a team of business development representatives to develop the McCain business through professional engagement with end users.
How will You add value.

1. Drive regional sales in volume and value.
2. Manage and develop customer relationships with distributors and end users.
3. Plan, direct and co-ordinate sales, for the region, by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals.
4. Analyse sales statistics to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.
5. Drive the IO Route to Market Strategy,
6. Manage and Maintain Forecast for the Region
7. Assist with Innovation and New Product Implementation

About You.

• Relevant Degree in the Commercial Field.
• Five years proven sales experience in an FMCG environment with 3 - 5 years management experience.
• In possession of a valid Drivers License
• Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goals.
• Demonstrate strong negotiations skills.
• Ability to build Strong Customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Make good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Consistently drive results even under tough circumstances.
• Plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Hold self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Build Partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Create a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Demonstrate Resilience and the ability to manage Ambiguity.
• Ability to manager conflict situations effectively.

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McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The health and safety of McCain employees and their families has been our number one priority since the start of COVID-19 pandemic. With vaccination restrictions easing across the globe we do not currently require employees to be vaccinated, but we reserve the right to change this mandate in line with health guidance and regulations in each country.
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Job Family: Sales
Division: South Africa
Department: Area Sales M
Location(s): ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Johannesburg
Company: McCain Foods (S Africa)