Regional Commercial Sales Manager -Ballito.
Talented Recruitment Specialists · KwaZulu-Natal
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Start free — we apply for you →- A leading global company in the oils, fuels, and gas industry is seeking a Regional Commercial Sales Manager based in Ballito.
- This role is focused on driving fuel and lubricant sales growth, managing key customer relationships, leading the sales team, and achieving commercial targets within the petroleum distribution sector.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and implementing fuel sales strategies to achieve revenue and volume targets.
- Support the management of commercial clients, and wholesale fuel customers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, transport companies, mining clients, industrial accounts and agricultural sector.
- Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly fuel sales performance and prepare management reports.
- Supervise and mentor sales representatives and account managers.
- Identify new business opportunities and expand the customer base.
- Coordinate pricing strategies in line with market trends and competitor analysis.
- Ensure customer service excellence and timely resolution of customer complaints.
- Work closely with operations and logistics teams to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply.
- Monitor debtor accounts and assist with collections to maintain healthy cash flow.
- Ensure compliance with petroleum industry regulations, health & safety standards, and company policies.
- Participate in contract negotiations and tender submissions.
- Assist in preparing sales forecasts, budgets, and market intelligence reports.
Requirements
- 3–7 years of sales experience, preferably within the fuel or energy sector.
- Experience managing B2B accounts.
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field.
- Experience in the petroleum, lubricants or fuel distribution industry preferred.
- Valid driver's license.
- Strong sales and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of fuel industry operations and market dynamics
- Customer relationship management
- Leadership and team supervision
- Analytical and reporting skills
- Financial and commercial awareness
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office
Working Conditions
- Frequent travel to customer sites and depots.
- May require after-hours availability during operational emergencies
- Combination of office-based and field sales activities