Group Sales Manager

Role Overview

The Group Sales Manager will lead and grow sales across the group, reporting directly to the CEO. The role involves building the sales strategy, driving revenue across all product lines and markets, and leading a team of Area Managers, Sales Representatives, and Sales Coordinators.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include developing and carrying out the group sales strategy, setting and managing sales budgets, targets, and forecasts, finding new markets and customer groups, growing market share, leading and coaching the sales team, and managing customer and account relationships.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification, at least 8 years of sales experience, and a proven record of meeting group or national sales targets. They will be a strategic thinker, strong leader, skilled negotiator, and excellent communicator.

Requirements

• relevant tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, Business Management or similar
• at least 8 years of sales experience in manufacturing or B2B sales
• at least 5 years in a senior sales management role, leading managers as well as reps
• proven record of meeting group or national sales targets
• experience managing teams spread across different areas or regions
• valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel

Benefits

• up to R85,000 per month
• commission structure to be discussed at interview