- Johannesburg
- Salary: R75 000.00 - R100 000.00 Per Month (Negotiable)
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: FMCG
- Reference: 79248
Vacancy Details
Employer: Unique Personnel
The Senior Regional Commercial Sales Manager will lead, grow, and professionalise the sales organisation across the Northern region of South Africa, ensuring strong revenue growth, operational discipline, and high-performance sales teams.
The role is responsible for scaling distribution, improving retail execution, and developing regional sales leadership.
Key Responsibilities
1. Regional Sales Growth
Deliver revenue and operating profit targets for the Northern region.
Expand retail and wholesale distribution.
Identify new growth channels and territories.
2. Sales Team Leadership
Manage Regional Managers and Area Managers.
Recruit and develop high-performing sales teams.
Replace underperformers quickly.
3. Execution & Discipline
Improve sales reporting and accountability.
Ensure strong retail execution and distribution coverage.
Track strike rates, conversions, and territory productivity.
4. Key Account Execution
Work closely with national Key Account Management teams.
Ensure regional compliance with pricing and display agreements.
5. Territory Expansion
Map and optimise sales territories.
Increase outlet penetration and category share.
The role is responsible for scaling distribution, improving retail execution, and developing regional sales leadership.
Key Responsibilities
1. Regional Sales Growth
Deliver revenue and operating profit targets for the Northern region.
Expand retail and wholesale distribution.
Identify new growth channels and territories.
2. Sales Team Leadership
Manage Regional Managers and Area Managers.
Recruit and develop high-performing sales teams.
Replace underperformers quickly.
3. Execution & Discipline
Improve sales reporting and accountability.
Ensure strong retail execution and distribution coverage.
Track strike rates, conversions, and territory productivity.
4. Key Account Execution
Work closely with national Key Account Management teams.
Ensure regional compliance with pricing and display agreements.
5. Territory Expansion
Map and optimise sales territories.
Increase outlet penetration and category share.
Candidate Requirements
Experience10+ years sales leadership experience
5+ years managing multi-layer sales teams
Experience leading regional or national sales structures
Background in FMCG, consumer goods, distribution, beverages, tobacco, or related sectors
Proven Track Record
Growing regional sales revenue
Scaling sales teams
Improving sales execution
Delivering profitability targets
Mandatory Requirements
Managed a multi-province sales region
Managed regional managers or area managers
Led teams larger than 20+ sales staff
Experience in FMCG or high-frequency consumer products
Demonstrated revenue growth responsibility
Experience managing large distribution networks
Strong Advantage (Preferred)
Vape / tobacco / nicotine products
Alcohol / beverages
Large FMCG brands
Route-to-market optimisation
Distribution-led businesses
Key Leadership Competencies
Strong leadership presence
Ability to build high-performance teams
Operational discipline and systems thinking
Commercial acumen and profitability focus
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