Regional Manager 1- Johannesburg at Smollan

• We’re on the lookout for an experienced Regional Manager to manage operational efficiencies and achieve client / customer objectives in areas of responsibility for a fixed 2 months contracts in Johannesburg.

As a Regional Manager you will be responsible for:
Achievement of Sales Targets

• Identify sales targets per channel per month and draw up quarterly project plan as to how these targets will be achieved
• Manage and track implementation of project plan (revising the plan based on client feedback as required)
• Provide feedback to clients
• Manage Promotional Activities
• Manage Forward Share

Operational Management

• Ensure adherence to call cycle
• Ensure effective time management when visiting stores (appropriate to store profile)
• Ensure shelf health (including stock-on-shelf; PI labels; removal of damaged and expired stock, as well as general hygiene of shelf)
• Adhere to specific Returns Management policies (per client)
• Implement promotional schedules
• Ensure a good working relationship between field staff and store management
• Budget and Financial Management (As Required By Business Unit)
• Compile annual budget (per Business Unit) using previous Business Unit financial performance information
• Submit budget to relevant manager for review and sign-off
• Analyze monthly departmental budgeting and accounting reports and identify and control variances
• Take appropriate action to ensure adherence to expense budgets
• Prepare and compile budget reports (monthly
• Continually seek new ways to improve efficiencies and decrease expenditure
• Be alert to competitor activity and potential tenders
• Ensure effective communication of information to Field Force
• Client and Customer Relationship Management
• Proactively build relationships with clients and customers and ensure they are kept informed

What are we looking for?
To qualify for this role, you should:

• Matric or Relevant Diploma
• 5–6 years’ relevant experience in FMCG or sales environment
• Valid drivers licence and own reliable car
• Must have a Smartphone
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strategic thinking
• Experience in the liquor industry
• Analysis & problem solving
• Leadership skills
• Financial acumen
• Business Acumen