Sales and Account Manager

SUMMARY:
SALES AND ACCOUNT MANAGER - FMCG - CAPE TOWN/ JOHANNESBURG

POSITION INFO:
As a Sales & Account Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of
80+ existing stockists, ensuring is performing brilliantly in every store.
Your key responsibilities will include:
● Growing the business in your region, looking for opportunities to drive performance!
● Managing the placement of freezers, in-store displays & marketing materials
● Placing and following up on orders, ensuring each store carries the right range
● Handling customer queries, activations, and day-to-day needs
● Monitoring account health - ensuring customers pay on time and relationships stay
strong
You’ll also spend around 30% of your time identifying and securing new stockists. This includes
scouting locations, responding to inbound requests, presenting the range and story,
and managing the onboarding process for new partners.
Some of your work can be done remotely, but this is a field-based role - you’ll regularly visit
stores to build relationships and ensure is looking its best.
● If you’re in Cape Town, you’ll be based at HQ in Salt River when not on the
road.
● If you’re in Joburg, you’ll work remotely and hit the road to visit customers
Who You Are
● Personable, confident communicator - people enjoy working with you!
● Hands-on and practical - not afraid to roll up your sleeves (or clean a freezer!)
● Low ego, high team spirit - we’re building something epic together
● Commercially savvy - you think like an owner and look for growth opportunities
● Self-starter - you thrive in a fast-moving, independent role
Requirements
● Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
● 3+ years’ work experience (F&B / FMCG experience is a bonus)
● Comfortable with spreadsheets / Google Sheets
● Valid driver’s licence and your own vehicle