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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Annual performance based bonus, Continuous learning and development, Flexible working, Favourable leave conditions
Posted 7d ago
Apply by Aug 17
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The National Field Sales Manager will lead the national sales strategy and execution to achieve volume, revenue, and market share targets across all trade channels. They are responsible for managing internal teams and outsourced agencies while ensuring perfect store execution and strong distributor relationships.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and 8-12+ years of progressive sales experience in FMCG, with at least 5 years in a management role. Proven experience in managing outsourced sales agencies and a deep understanding of the South African retail landscape are essential.
Full job description
About the Role:
In this role, you are the lead the national sales strategy and execution for Ferrero Ithemba's portfolio to achieve ambitious volume, revenue, market share, and profitability targets. You are responsible for dirving end-to-end sales performance across all channels (modern trade, general trade/independent retail, wholesale, convenience, e-commerce, and impulse) by effectively managing internal teams and closely collaborating with outsourced sales and merchandising agencies. Reporting to the country sales manager and trade marketing manager (matrix structure), you ensure perfect store execution, strong distributor relationships, and alignment with Ferrero's premium brand positioning in a competitive confectionery/FMCG market.
Main Responsibilities:
Strategic Sales Leadership And Planning
Develop and implement the national sales strategy, annual business plan in alignment with company objectives, seasonal peaks and market dynamics.
Set and achieve national sales targets (volume, value, distribution, visibility) by channel, region, and customer.
Lead forecasting, budgeting (P&L ownership for sales), and resource allocation to optimize ROI.
Team And Agency Management
Lead, motivate, and develop teams as per people processes complying with line manager standards
Manage performance of outsourced agencies (PFM, Market Max, Trilink, FG Knights): set KPIs, conduct regular reviews, joint business planning, incentive alignment, and ensure high-quality execution of sales calls, merchandising, activations, and promotions.
Oversee agency contracts, compliance, training, and continuous improvement.
Channel And Customer Management
Drive sales and volume growth.
Support account managemers, collaborate on joint business plans, promotions, and negotiations.
Ensure excellent route-to-market execution, including secondary distribution, availability in independent outlets.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with marketing on trade promotions, launches, brand initiatives.
Work with supply chain for demand planning, stock availability, order fulfilment.
Coordinate with finance on pricing, margins, trade spend, promotional ROI.
Lead national sales meetings, trade activations, seasonal campaigns.
Develop, execute regional sales plans and strategies aligned with overall company objectives
Forecast sales, prepare budgets, track regional performance metrics; analyse data to identify trends, opportunities, areas for improvement.
Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to ensure alignment on promotions, product launches, customer needs.
Collaborate with key accounts to integrate regional strategies, ensuring consistency in branding, promotions.
Conduct regular performance reviews, provide coaching on sales techniques, product knowledge, customer engagement, and address any skill gaps through training programs.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers
Ensure product availability and distribution, managing stock levels, shelf space, and point-of-sale materials.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
Escalate insights on market challenges to senior management for strategic adjustments.
Manage budgets for the area, including promotional spending, travel, and team incentives, while optimizing costs without compromising results.
Reporting and Administration
Submit sales reports/market analysis with data informed insights regularly reporting to senior management
Maintain accurate records of customer visits, orders, stock levels.
Manage trade spend and promotional budgets
About You:
Requirements & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, or related field (postgraduate preferred).
8–12+ years of progressive sales experience in FMCG, preferably confectionery, snacks, or premium food categories.
5+ years in sales management roles (national/regional level) with proven track record of delivering targets in South Africa.
Experience managing outsourced sales/merchandising agencies or third-party field forces is essential.
Strong understanding of South African retail landscape (modern trade chains, independent/general trade, wholesalers).
Key Competencies
Results-oriented with a passion for exceeding targets in a fast-paced environment.
Customer-centric mindset, focused on building long-term partnerships.
Innovative thinker who adapts to market changes and embraces digital transformation in sales.
Ethical and values-driven, aligning with Ferrero's commitment to quality, sustainability, and community.
Resilient under pressure, with strong problem-solving skills.
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools).
Excellent leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
Superior negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building capabilities.
High commercial acumen, with experience in P&L management, trade spend optimization, and ROI focus.
Results-oriented, resilient, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
Fluency in English; additional local languages advantageous.
Willingness to travel nationally (up to 40–50%).
What We Offer:
Annual performance based bonus
Continuous Learning and development
Flexible working (subject to probation outcome)
Favourable leave conditions
Careers with caring built in - discover our benefits here.
About Ferrero:
Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.
DE&I at Ferrero:
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
Find out more here.
Founded in 1946 by Pietro and Giovanni Ferrero, the Ferrero Group is a family-owned business in its third generation. It has been built by talented people who share a commitment towards continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality and care. This same commitment is put into everything we do for our consumers and characterizes the environment in which we operate.
Some of the world’s most iconic confectionery products come from Ferrero, including Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, and Kinder Surprise®. Sold in more than 170 countries, our products are part of the collective memory and traditions of consumers all around the world; loved by generations.
In 2015, we entered a new era of acquisitions. Since then, we have acquired several brands and businesses, including Fannie May, the confectionary division of Nestlé, and Eat Natural, expanding our footprint and product offering also into the healthy snack segment.
The secret to our global success is our 38,767 employees across the world, all dedicated to delivering the care and quality to craft the business, the careers and the brands we are proud of. From the moment you join us, we make sure you can nurture your curiosity and natural abilities. We provide the resources you need to succeed personally and professionally in a diverse work environment that is multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
In 2021, Ferrero was the confectionary company with the best reputation in the world, according to RepTrak. This achievement reflects our determination to bring consumers only the very best; an approach which is at the heart of everything we do. Our dedication to quality and excellence, our heritage and our family values, as well as our respect for the environment and the communities in which we work, are all seen in our desire to sustain and celebrate life’s special moments.
Be part of it! Visit www.ferrerocareers.com to explore the opportunities Ferrero can offer when you craft your career with us.
Offices: 16, Route de Trèves, Senningerberg, Luxembourg 2633, LU
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