Site Sales Supervisor – Soft Beverage Manufacturing

SUMMARY:
Our client, a specialist in soft beverage manufacturing, is seeking a results-driven Site Supervisor to oversee sales operations at their Pretoria facilities. The successful candidate must reside in immediate surrounding areas.

POSITION INFO:
Our client, a specialist in soft beverage manufacturing, is seeking a results-driven Site Supervisor to oversee sales operations at their Pretoria facilities. The successful candidate must reside in immediate surrounding areas. Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 \/ Matric. 3-5 years' experience in sales, route sales or distribution, preferably within the FMCG industry, including at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role. Strong leadership skills, with a proven ability to manage sales teams and achieve sales targets. Good understanding of route planning, customer coverage, merchandising and building customer relationships. Experience in stock reconciliation, cash handling, banking, returns management and loss prevention. Computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to prepare sales reports, monitor KPIs and use sales or stock management systems. A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly, conduct customer visits and accompany sales teams on their routes. Key duties and responsibilities: Sales performance: Monitor daily, weekly and monthly sales targets and implement strategies to improve sales volumes and profitability. Team management: Supervise, motivate, coach and evaluate van sales representatives, drivers and sales assistants. Route management: Ensure route compliance, full customer coverage, effective scheduling and identification of new business opportunities. Market execution: Monitor product availability, promotions, pricing, merchandising and competitor activities in the market. Customer relationships: Maintain customer satisfaction, resolve complaints and build relationships with existing and potential customers. Stock and cash control: Ensure accurate stock reconciliation, cash handling, banking, returns and prevention of shortages or losses. Reporting and administration: Prepare sales reports, monitor KPIs, conduct daily sales meetings and report operational challenges to management. Compliance and discipline: Enforce company policies, vehicle safety standards, attendance requirements and performance expectations.