Retail Sales Manager
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Key responsibilities:
- Manage relationships with retail buyers and category managers
- Drive sell-through performance across stores
- Lead commercial negotiations (pricing, margins, rebates, promotions)
- Secure and manage promotional space and in-store visibility
- Analyse sales data to guide decisions
- Oversee merchandising, displays, and promotions execution
- Forecast demand and align stock with retail cycles
- Monitor account performance and stock movement
- Resolve risks (stockouts, overstocking, slow-moving inventory)
- Ensure operational efficiency across retail channels
- Expand listings, shelf space, and category presence
Non-negotiable requirements:
- 3 5 years current or previous Retail Sales Manager experience.
- Direct experience managing major national retail chains
- Established relationships with retail buyers/category managers
- Proven track record of negotiating and strategizing with retail buyers outcomes
- Strong commercial and financial understanding (margins, pricing, promotional ROI)
- Advanced Excel/data analysis capability
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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The National Sales Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic sales plans to achieve national revenue targets, grow market share, and manage the performance of the regional sales teams. This role requires...
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engagement
Non-negotiable requirements:
• 3 5 years proven experience in multi-country / regional sales management (SADC or African markets)
• Strong background in channel/distributor-led sales environments
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and category trends.
• Champion shelf presence and planogram adherence to maintain parity with competitive brands.
Team Leadership & Channel Oversight
• Manage in-house sales teams, Area Sales Managers, and support staff, ensuring clear KPIs and training...