Centurion: Internal Sales and Production Manager posted by Ad Talent Africa

September 10, 2025 Jobs in Centurion

Centurion: Internal Sales and Production Manager posted by Ad Talent Africa

Posted on 2025-09-10 00:00:00

Employer	Ad Talent Africa
Category	Marketing
Location	Gauteng / Centurion

Job Summary

Who Are We:

We are a creative branding and promotional solutions partner, specialising in custom merchandise, corporate gifts, branded apparel and displays.

Who Are We Looking For:

An Internal Sales and Production Manager to:

Oversee procurement and external production for assigned portfolio
Manage quoting, sourcing, quality control, and final product delivery
Act as operational hub for all project activity
Liaise daily with clients, suppliers and logistics teams
Ensure timely, high-quality and specification-compliant deliverables
Focus on outsourced production and branding services
Requires strong organisation, attention to detail and multitasking skills

What Will You Do:

Supplier and Procurement Management

Source and manage a diverse portfolio of external suppliers to ensure cost-effective, timely delivery and high-quality production/branding of client products
Negotiate contracts and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers. * Manage supplier margin negotiation to ensure competitive rates

Project Planning and Coordination

Manage the end-to-end project workflow, coordinating external production across multiple suppliers and brands
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, prioritising tasks and managing workloads to meet client deadlines
Oversee the full production process from client intake, through external manufacturing/branding, to final delivery
Assign, monitor and review tasks for balanced workloads and accountability within project teams

Quality Control and Assurance (Supplier Output)

Implement and maintain quality control standards for all outsourced production elements
Conduct regular quality checks on products received from suppliers to ensure they meet client specifications and companys high standards
Identify and promptly resolve any quality issues or defects with suppliers

Financial Management (Project Basis)

Responsible for budgeting, cost control and reporting on a project basis
Monitor production costs from suppliers and identify opportunities for cost reduction
Monitor spend versus cost estimates and report on variances

Client and Interdepartmental Communication

Communicate effectively with client service leads/project managers to provide updates and address concerns
Manage client/ Account Managers expectations and ensure satisfaction
Liaise directly with clients and suppliers for updates, expectations and approvals
Ensure timely communication with the client service team

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What Will You Need:

Experience:

Advertising/ media experience highly advantageous
Proven experience in a production project management role with a strong emphasis on client/ supplier management and procurement: 7+ years
Industry experience in design, external production, print, corporate gifting, packaging, eventing, brand activations and BTL Advertising environments: 10 years
Track record of Supply Chain or Project Management experience
Experience in working with senior clients and suppliers
Ability to lead/mentor team members

The role requires strong organisational, time management and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools. You should be adaptable, detail-oriented, client-focused and effective problem-solvers with high emotional intelligence, teamwork ability and the capacity to perform under pressure.

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