NATIONAL SALES MANAGER – CLOTHING MANUFACTURER IN SOUTH AFRICA

NATIONAL SALES MANAGER | SALT RIVER CAPE TOWN – CLOTHING MANUFACTURER REPORTING TO THE MANAGING DIRECTOR | R45 000 – R50 000 PER MONTH WITH MEDICAL AID | START ASAP Our client is a very well established clothing manufacturer/retailor. This position will manage both Cape Town and JHB regions. JOB REQUIREMENTS Matric 5-7 years sales/marketing experience at a senior level. Exposure to strategic Marketing planning, and implementation of marketing strategies Experience in managing a diverse sales work force with exposure to clothing retailers, including experience in managing a sales team remotely An in depth understanding of the South African clothing and retail environment Technical skills: Basic knowledge of Fabric/Fashion, basic understanding of Garment construction, understanding of successful selling and marketing of brands. Language Skills: Proficiency in English and Afrikaans. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential IT proficiency: Good working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint DUTIES INCLUDE Lead the development and implementation of sales of the company's products and services in accordance with the overall marketing plan and sales strategies for each sales channel, driving results on a monthly basis Meet with all consultants monthly to review business performance and to drive outcomes Maintain contact and achieve superior levels of service and communication with major account customers and their executives Interpret sales data and take the appropriate focused action Prepare Sales Budgets with the Managing Director and control expenses against agreed budgets In conjunction with the planning department, forecasts the basic and fashion unit stock requirements for all sales channels Manage the capture and fulfillment of orders Monitor delivery in full and on time(DIFOT) measurable Participate in the strategic development of the marketing plan, with specific emphasis on sales-driving events for all major customer groups Interacts with the marketing department to achieve the required presentation standard for material Lead the national sales and customer service teams, ensuring strong communication of their role, responsibilities, and expectations As leader and coach, ensure the Company’s Performance Management System is fully embraced within the department facilitating career development for direct reports, and also their teams As a key member of the senior management team, serve on planning, project, and policy making teams APPLY WITH YOUR MOVE PERSONNEL - TODAY! Email your Updated CV to apply@yourmovepersonnel.co.za Call: 021 557 0934 for more information. * Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for Interviews with our Consultants. This will be within 2-3 days of applying. With Us, It’s All About You!