Area Sales Manager- Gqeberha &Karoo Region at Woodlands Dairy

Job Description

• We are seeking for an energetic, results-driven Area Sales Manager to expand our market presence and drive volume growth across both retail and wholesale channels in the Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha and Karoo regions, reporting to the EC Regional Sales Manager. 

Key Performance Areas:  

• Drive regional growth by directly managing accounts and overseeing third-party operations. 
• Manage and drive performance through partnered sales and merchandising agents, ensuring external teams deliver on agreed service levels. 
• Lead key account management and handle agency and partner management.  
• Drive volume growth within your portfolio while overseeing cold chain and stock management.  
• Direct and manage the internal sales team. 
• Provide regular market feedback to management regarding competitor movement, pricing trends, new product route-to-market opportunities, launched and regional opportunities.  

Minimum Requirements & Skills   

• Matric (Grade 12); relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous.   
• 3–5 years of proven sales management experience within the FMCG sector.  
• Proven track record in key account management with established relationships among major retail buyers and wholesale groups 
• Experience within the dairy or perishables food sector is highly advantageous  
• Strong communication, sales, and negotiation skills.   
• Computer literacy with solid financial and reporting capabilities.   
• Excellent organisational, leadership, and time management skills.   
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and multitask.   
• Valid unendorsed driver’s licence and willingness to travel locally.    

Deadline:25th September,2026