Head of Wholesale Department
Location : Johannesburg (with travel across the country)
Reports To : Head of Sales
Supervises : Sales Representatives, Wholesale Customers, Stockists, Stockist Sales Personnel and Merchandisers
Primary Interactions
- Internal : Sales & Marketing Head, Sales Representatives, Merchandisers, Customer Service Executives, Dispatch Finance and Marketing Teams.
- External : Stockists, Grocers, Wholesalers and Supermarkets.
Education & Experience
Education : Bachelors Degree (preferably in Business Marketing or a related field)Experience : 4-5 years of relevant experience in sales and distribution managementOther Requirements :Strong understanding of sales fundamentals
Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsProven team management and leadership abilitiesStrong conflict resolution and objection-handling skillsJob Summary
The Head of Wholesale will lead and manage the wholesale sales operations ensuring consistent achievement of monthly targets and efficient stock management across the country. This role involves guiding the sales team, developing strong relationships with wholesale partners and stockists, expanding market coverage and driving excellence in in-store execution and distribution performance.
Key Responsibilities
Sales and Distribution Management
Achieve monthly sales targets through effective coverage and distribution.Ensure all classes of retail and wholesale outlets are serviced as per defined standards.Conduct regular market visits and sales calls as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).Enhance product visibility display quality and merchandising standards.Address customer complaints promptly and ensure timely resolution.Monitor service levels including credit management payment collections and delivery schedules.Stockist and Wholesale Operations
Ensure infrastructure readiness of stockist and wholesale units including staffing and logistics.Conduct regular stock checks and review interim sales performance.Communicate monthly sales plans activities and targets to stockists and wholesalers.Ensure timely receipt and handling of stock deliveries from transporters.Address financial discrepancies such as cheque returns and initiate corrective measures.Administration and Reporting
Prepare and submit monthly sales and performance reports.Manage claims shortages and damage reports in coordination with relevant departments.Maintain up-to-date documentation and records as per company guidelines.Submit travel and expense statements within set timelines.Coordinate with support teams for sales booking dispatch and claim processing.Team Training and Development
Lead mentor and develop Sales Representatives to enhance productivity and performance.Foster a culture of accountability teamwork and continuous learning within the sales team.Market Development
Build and maintain a strong wholesale customer database.Drive market coverage expansion and penetration across new and existing channels.Strengthen relationships with trade partners to achieve long-term business growth.#J-18808-Ljbffr