Divisional Manager - Wholesale FMCG
Networkers International SA · Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
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An established national Wholesale FMCG business is looking for an experienced Divisional Manager to lead its Eastern Cape operation.
This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys being close to the business, customers and team. The focus is on service excellence, customer and supplier relationships, sales performance and the effective day-to-day management of the division .
The successful candidate will play a key role in driving divisional sales targets, identifying growth opportunities, managing customer and supplier relationships and ensuring that queries, pricing, deals and operational requirements are handled efficiently.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Leading and managing the divisional team
- Driving sales performance and supporting business growth
- Managing key customer/member and supplier relationships
- Ensuring outstanding customer service and operational delivery
- Managing staff performance, training, development and productivity
- Overseeing divisional administration, controls and reporting
- Managing deals, incentives and operational processes
- Identifying opportunities to improve service, sales and overall divisional performance
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Strong management and leadership experience
- Experience within Wholesale, FMCG, Retail, Distribution or a similar fast-paced environment
- A strong customer service and commercial mindset
- Proven experience managing sales and operational teams
- Excellent stakeholder, supplier and customer relationship skills
- The ability to manage both people and performance
- Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
- A hands-on leadership style and the ability to take ownership of a division