Job title : Regional Manager III (Pretoria North)
Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria
Deadline : October 26, 2025
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Job Summary :
To manage operational efficiencies and achieve client / customer objectives in areas of responsibility.Key Responsibilities and Deliverables :
Achievement of sales targets
Identify sales targets per channel per month and draw up quarterly project plan as to how these targets will be achievedManage and track implementation of project plan (revising the plan based on client feedback as required)Liaise with buyers to achieve targetsProvide feedback to clientsManage Promotional ActivitiesManage new innovationsManage out-of-stocksManage Forward ShareMinimise credit notesEffective operational management
Ensure adherence to call cycle
Ensure effective time management when visiting stores (appropriate to store profile)
Ensure stock availability
Ensure shelf health (including stock-on-shelf; PI labels; removal of damaged and expired stock, as well as general hygiene of shelf)
Adhere to specific Returns Management policies (per client)
Implement promotional schedules
Ensure a good working relationship between field staff and store management
Update Strike Action Plan (biannually)
Effective people management
Take full responsibility for performance management of all direct reports, managing their performance in relation to quality standards and agreed benchmarks and objectives, focusing on all aspects of sound people management :RecruitmentInductionDevelopmentRemuneration and RewardsPerformance ManagementCareer path and succession planningOn-the-job training, coaching & mentoringStaff wellbeingManage Employment Equity targetsEnsure appropriate levels of management and accountabilityMotivate, delegate and empower appropriately, enabling direct reports to take responsibility and display creativity and initiativeEnsure effective knowledge sharingEffective budget and financial management (as required by Business Unit)
Compile annual budget (per Business Unit) using previous business unit financial performance informationSubmit budget to relevant manager for review and sign-offAnalyze monthly departmental budgeting and accounting reports and identify and control variancesTake appropriate action to ensure adherence to expense budgetsPrepare and compile budget reports (monthly)Continually seek new ways to improve efficiencies and decrease expenditureEnsure compliance to relevant policies and proceduresProactively seek to identify and manage riskRelease / authorize ordersEffective knowledge sharing (including management of field intelligence)
Be alert to competitor activity and potential tendersCompile Field Intelligence reports and submit to BU ManagerUpdate clients on competitor activityEnsure effective communication of information to Field ForceEffective client and customer relationship management
Proactively build relationships with clients and customers and ensure they are kept informedEnsure prompt problem solvingEffective administration and asset management
Ensure accurate salary input and monitor and control expense claimsEnsure scorecard complianceEnsure effective management appraisals (C BAND and up)Ensure effective leave management and administrationConduct HR auditsConduct Financial auditsCheck and monitor assets and ensure updated asset register (monthly)Conduct disciplinary hearings as requiredIn the regions, ensure office hygiene and equipment are maintainedEffective teamwork and self-management
Actively and consistently maintain high standards of professionalism in all aspects of personal presentation and deliveryApply knowledge of the organizational systems, structures, policies and procedures to achieve resultsFollow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintainedProvide appropriate resolution for tasks or deadlines not metSupport and drive the business’ core valuesMaintain a positive attitudeRespond openly to feedbackTake ownership for driving own career developmentKey Competencies
Transformative leadershipJudgement & decision makingEmotional maturityCoaching & development of othersTeam leadershipImpact & influenceCritical thinkingOrganisational awarenessAnalysis & problem solvingEstablishing networksIndustry & business awarenessService excellenceRequirements
Diploma / Degree at NQF level 77-8 Years relevant experience in FMCG industry or sales environmentSales / Retail / Business Development jobs