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Commercial Sales Executive

  • Johannesburg
  • Salary: Market Related
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sectors: FMCG Sales
  • Reference: 180804

Apply before Apr 30 2026 | 13 Days left

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Employer: AVI Limited

            Entyce is looking for a commercially grounded Sales Executive who can translate commercial strategy into consistent, measurable results. 

            As part of AVI Limited, Entyce is home to some of South Africa’s most recognised beverage brands including Five Roses, Freshpak, Trinco, Frisco, Koffiehuis, Ellis Brown, and House of Coffees. Supported by two high-performing manufacturing sites in Durban and Isando, our brands reach millions of households every day. 

            From our Bryanston Head Office, this role sits at the centre of commercial decision-making, shaping strategy, driving performance, and ensuring disciplined execution across the business. 

            We’re looking for a leader who understands the realities of FMCG, someone who combines sharp commercial thinking with the ability to deliver through others. You operate comfortably at both strategic and operational levels, build credible relationships, and lead teams that execute with consistency.

            This role will carry full national responsibility across multiple channels, customers, and categories within a highly competitive FMCG environment. If you take ownership, set high standards, and have a track record of delivering results in a complex, fast-moving environment, this is your space to make a meaningful impact.                    

            Reporting Structure:

            • Reports to: Managing Director
            • Direct Reports: National Sales Operations Team 

            Key Areas of Impact:

            Commercial Leadership & Sales Performance

            • Take full accountability for national sales performance, ensuring delivery against revenue, volume, and profitability targets
            • Lead and optimise sales operations to drive consistent, disciplined execution across all channels
            • Translate commercial strategy into measurable, actionable plans that deliver results 

            Strategic Direction & Execution

            • Shape and deliver the Entyce sales strategy in line with broader business objectives
            • Identify growth opportunities across categories, channels, and customers, and convert these into tangible outcomes
            • Lead business improvement and turnaround initiatives where required, with a strong focus on performance acceleration 

            Customer & Stakeholder Leadership

            • Build and maintain senior, commercially sound relationships with key customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
            • Act as a credible, influential partner at executive level, strengthening Entyce’s position within the market
            • Ensure customer strategies are aligned to long-term brand and business growth 

            Team Leadership & Capability Building

            • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing sales organisation
            • Build capability within the team to strengthen commercial thinking, accountability, and execution discipline
            • Foster a culture of ownership, performance, and continuous improvement 

            Governance, Reporting & Business Insight

            • Ensure robust governance, compliance, and alignment with AVI Group standards
            • Provide clear, accurate, and timely reporting to the Managing Director and key stakeholders
            • Use data and insights to inform decision-making and drive commercial effectiveness 

            Business Growth & Market Expansion

            • Drive initiatives to grow market share and expand the Entyce footprint
            • Identify and unlock new opportunities within existing and emerging channels
            • Contribute to the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of the business 

            What It Takes to Succeed:

            Experience that set you up for success:                       

            • Minimum 10 years’ FMCG sales experience, with a strong track record in senior commercial roles
            • Proven experience leading national sales teams and complex customer portfolios
            • Demonstrated ability to deliver against ambitious commercial targets in a competitive environment
            • Strong experience in strategy development, execution, and performance turnaround
            • Experience engaging at EXCO and senior customer level, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively 

            Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

            • A Degree in Business, Commerce, Marketing or a related field is required
            • A postgraduate qualification will be advantageous
            • Professional certifications in Sales, Commercial Leadership, or Strategy will strengthen your profile 

            Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact on success:

            • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance top-line growth and profitability
            • Advanced negotiation and influencing capability
            • High levels of resilience, adaptability, and ownership in a fast-paced FMCG environment
            • Ability to translate data into insight and action
            • Willingness to travel nationally as required 

            Why Entyce?

            • Iconic Brand Portfolio: Work with some of South Africa’s most recognised and trusted beverage brands.
            • End-to-End Exposure: Gain visibility across the full value chain — from factory to shelf.
            • Commercial Impact: Be part of a team that drives real business outcomes in a competitive FMCG environment.
            • Strong Operational Backbone: Supported by two established, high-volume manufacturing sites.
            • Growth & Development: Opportunities to grow within a structured, performance-driven organisation. 

            Take the Next Step with Entyce

            Be part of a business built on strong brands, disciplined execution, and clear commercial ambition. If you’re driven by performance, take ownership of results, and want to shape the growth of some of South Africa’s most recognised beverage brands, Entyce offers the platform to do it. 


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About AVI Limited

AVI LIMITED is home to many of South Africa’s leading and best-loved brands. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in the Food Products sector, AVI’s extensive brand portfolio includes more than 50 brands. Our single-minded purpose is our brands growth and development. Our brands span a range of categories including: hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits and snacks, frozen convenience foods, out-of-home ranges, personal care products, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, and fashion apparel.

AVI’s brands have grown into great South African favourites including: Five Roses, Freshpak, House of Coffees, Frisco, Koffiehuis and Ellis Brown in the Beverages category; Bakers, Pyotts, Willards and Provita in the Biscuits and Snacks category; I&J in the Frozen Foods category; as well as Ciro, Lavazza and Douwe Egberts Cafitesse for the Out Of Home market. Our beauty and personal care brands include Yardley, Lentheric and Coty Great international and local Fashion Brands in the AVI stable include Spitz, Carvela, Kurt Geiger, Lacoste, Gant and Green Cross Shoes. We have a well-developed shared services structure spanning: International, IT, Finance, Logistics, Marketing, Procurement and Field Marketing that allows us to take advantage of our scale. 

AVI’s brands are a household name in South Africa and growing every day.

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