Eastern Cape: Regional Sales Manager – VKB Milling, Eastern Cape posted by VKB Group

Introduction VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the agri-processing division of the VKB Group. The VKB Group is a significant role player in the agricultural industry in South Africa and strives, through best practices, continuous improvement and world-class operations, to add meaningful value to the industry. VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd operates white maize mills in Mokopane and Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, and Mashishing in Mpumalanga, a wheat mill in Frankfort in the Free State as well as a maize mill in Christiana and a Wheat Mill in Modderrivier in the Northern Cape. The company offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding work environment. Ready to lead, grow, and win in sales? Were looking for a confident, energetic Regional Sales Manager to drive growth, build strong customer relationships, and lead sales teams to success. If you love strategy, people, and performance this ones for you. We live by these values: Humble Youre eager to learn, open to feedback, and respectful in every interaction. Hungry Youre driven, proactive, and always looking for ways to improve processes. Smart You bring sharp thinking and sound judgment to every task. Bold Youre confident in your ideas and not afraid to challenge the status quo. Team Player You collaborate easily and know that together we achieve more. What you will be doing (Your Mission) As our Regional Sales Manager, youll be responsible for driving sales growth and increasing market share in your region by: Leading and motivating sales teams to reach and exceed targets Growing and managing key accounts (Shoprite, Spar, wholesalers, etc.) Building long-term relationships with customers and stakeholders Running regional promotions, campaigns, and sales initiatives Handling customer queries and resolving complaints professionally Managing regional sales activities and ensuring strong performance Setting sales targets, tracking results, and analysing sales trends Preparing budgets, forecasts, and sales projections Using CRM systems to manage pipelines and forecast sales Guiding distributors and dealers on policies and SOPs Hiring, training, mentoring, and developing sales reps What youll need Grade 12 (or equivalent) Computer literacy 510 years experience in a similar role Strong English & Afrikaans communication skills Clear criminal record Traceable references in a similar capacity Skills that will make you stand out Strong planning and organisational skills Negotiation and persuasion skills Sales strategy and marketing knowledge Excellent communication and people skills Conflict management and problem-solving ability Analytical mindset (spotting trends and patterns) Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Strong time management Personal resilience and professional maturity Other Information The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion. VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment. VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Groups approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Groups Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities Things to take note of when applying through our Career Portal. Use Google Chrome when accessing the portal Clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word The CV should not have handwriting on the document NB! Only Submit your CV on the Upload CV section of the application form and not a PDF that includes other documents such as ID, Drivers License and other documents. The application form will make provision for the candidate to upload supporting documents. When uploading profile picture , make sure the minimum size uploaded is 300 x 300px