Business Lead - Gauteng, South Africa - Prostaff Recruitment Specialists

Prostaff Recruitment Specialists

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Gauteng, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Business Lead / Senior Product Manager - Food Raw Materials

Permanent

PS00996

Sales and Marketing
Gauteng, Gauteng
Monthly Cost To Company (Market related, Negotiable)
A wellknown chemical/food manufacturing and distribution group requires the above to head up their food division driving and managing both sales, principals and a sales team.

Minimum requirements for the role:

A university degree in business, engineering or science disciplines is preferred for this role.
Previous experience having worked in a senior sale and or management role within the food ingredient and related markets is essential for the role.
Must have a good knowledge of South African food manufacturing market main segments such as confectionary/bakery, meat and savoury, culinary, dairy, beverages etc.
Previous management or senior sales or product management experience having worked within the distribution of food specialty ingredients industry is preferred.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, social competence and strong team player.
Must have an excellent ability for planning, development and implementation of sales and marketing strategies/business plans.
Must have a strong entrepreneurial personality.
Previous experience having managed a team of people is preferred.
Previous experience having worked within an international company is preferred.
Heading up the food division driving and managing both sales, principals and a sales team.
Developing and implementing sales strategies for the distribution of specialities food raw materials into the industry being able to achieve the organization's short and longterm sales goals.
Managing and driving new and existing principals and becoming the distributor of choice.
Working closely with the senior management team and group functions to implement and meet area objectives.
Developing and overseeing execution of business plans for the area.
Developing and executing a business plans, regular review and its management with the principals.
Monitoring sales performance for the product segment in the region including volume, price, receivables, and complaints.
Driving mid and longterm business plans and strategies and ensuring that the team meets business growth targets.
Supporting senior management on merger and acquisitions projects.