KwaZulu-Natal: Hybrid Area Sales Manager – KZN (On & Off Trade)

March 19, 2026 Jobs in KwaZulu-Natal

Job Description

About the Role

A leading international branded spirits business is seeking an experienced Hybrid Area Sales Manager to drive volume, visibility, and brand execution across the KwaZulu-Natal region within both on- and off-trade channels.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze sales and business data to develop and implement regional sales plans that deliver volume and market share objectives.
Influence and guide field sales teams (and 3rd parties) to achieve call adherence, strike rate, time-in-trade and listing targets.
Monitor competitor activity in the region and propose action plans to protect and grow market share.
Ensure flawless implementation of national and regional promotions; track effectiveness and provide feedback.
Drive price and promotion compliance in trade through effective management of RSPs and price ladders.
Manage category visibility and brand positioning in outlets, ensuring execution is aligned to channel and brand strategies.
Own regional budget management: align spend to business and outlet plans, manage expenditure vs forecast, and motivate any additional spend with sound business cases.
Manage and optimize trade assets and POS to maximize ROI, including tracking and minimizing losses.
Maintain accurate customer and route data, ensuring all trade agreements and key documents are stored for audit compliance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners (3rd party merchandisers, distributors, BTL agencies, POS suppliers).
Coach, develop and performance-manage a team of sales professionals, including joint trade visits, route rides and structured coaching plans.
Recruit and retain high-performing talent and ensure robust performance and development plans are in place.
Prepare and present monthly and quarterly performance results; follow through on agreed action plans.

Requirements

Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification in Sales and/or Marketing is required. Minimum 5 years’ sales experience, with at least 2 years at an operational management level, is necessary. Proven track record leading a sales function and related operations in an FMCG environment is expected. Strong experience within the South African market, ideally within beverages or spirits, is preferred.

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Qualifications

No specific qualifications are mentioned in the original job description.

Salary & Benefits

No salary information is provided in the original job description.

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