{"id":31853,"date":"2026-03-12T12:01:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T12:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/area-manager-2\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T12:01:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T12:01:25","slug":"area-manager-2","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/area-manager-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Area Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB<\/p>\n<p>\tThe area managers\u2019 responsibility is to promote, sell and market the full product service offering of the various product channels in the allocated geographical area of Gauteng with the specific focus on the \u201cTrading, Retail and Informal market sector\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>SCOPE OF JOB<\/p>\n<p>Focus on the \u201cTrading, Retail and Informal market sector\u201d is vested in this position:<\/p>\n<p>\tBuilding the Deli brand, using market knowledge and experience to establish a competitive business platform.<br \/>\n\tEnsure consistent and profitable growth in sales revenues and profitability.<br \/>\n\tBuild key customer relationships to establish commercial trading platforms.<br \/>\n\tIdentifying and generating new business opportunities.<br \/>\n\tNegotiating and closing business deals.<br \/>\n\tMaintain and build relationships with existing customers.<br \/>\n\tActively explore new opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Independence (Finance)<\/p>\n<p>\tResponsible to achieve set trading targets in terms of sales and gross profit figures.<\/p>\n<p>Identify and implement opportunities to improve the net profit of the allocated and \u201cnew potential\u201d customer base:<\/p>\n<p>\tIncrease existing product ranges.<br \/>\n\tIdentify new potential products.<br \/>\n\tParticipate in promotions (Regional and National campaigns).<\/p>\n<p>Customer Centricity<\/p>\n<p>\tEstablish direct business relationships with all key stakeholders.<br \/>\n\tImplement regular call cycles to harvest future growth.<br \/>\n\tUse the \u201csales pipeline\u201d to actively engage all dormant\/new customers.<br \/>\n\tA structured process to regain lost market share and to explore new opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>People<\/p>\n<p>\tAlign yourself to the performance driven culture through the implementation of performance management and talent management.<br \/>\n\tParticipate in development planning process.<br \/>\n\tAlign yourself to the Mane Code of Ethics.<br \/>\n\tAlign yourself to the Value System.<\/p>\n<p>Corporate social responsibility<\/p>\n<p>\tAdhere to the Code of Ethics and drive ethical business practices across the group including the management of anti-competitive behavior.<br \/>\n\tParticipate in Group wellness and CSR activity and utilize group resources in this regard.<br \/>\n\tDrive awareness of group energy consumption initiatives.<br \/>\n\tSupport the SHEQ and OHS landscape across the group.<\/p>\n<p>VALUES, ETHICS &amp; PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES<\/p>\n<p>\tAbility to operate in a privately owned and managed entity.<br \/>\n\tEthically driven to achieve business results.<br \/>\n\tFocus on sustainability to ensure business continuity.<br \/>\n\tStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organisation.<br \/>\n\tMust be able to work independently and also as part of a team organisation and collaborate across the business.<br \/>\n\tAbility to work under pressure and make good decisions in pressurised situations.<br \/>\n\tAbility to hold all employees accountable to deliver on their required outputs.<br \/>\n\tA good communicator with the ability to read and write in English.<br \/>\n\tUpholds the company\u00b4s values, rules, and policies and lives the MANE Way: Passionate about our customers&#8217; needs, operating with a family culture of respect and trust, and maintaining the highest ethical standards within a professionally managed business environment.<\/p>\n<p>QUALIFICATIONS &amp; SKILLS LEVEL<\/p>\n<p>\tNational Senior Qualification NQF 4 (Matric) or equivalent.<br \/>\n\tHospitality Management\/BSc Consumer Science \/ Food Technology Diploma or Food related qualification.<br \/>\n\t2 &#8211; 3 years\u2019 working experience within a similar field.<br \/>\n\tValid Code B Driver\u2019s License.<br \/>\n\tAdvanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.<br \/>\n\t5 Years\u2019 experience in Sales, Marketing and Key Accounts.<br \/>\n\tSYSPRO working experience.<br \/>\n\tWorking knowledge of the Meat and Butchery or Home Meal Replacement industry.<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.delispices.co.za ) or<\/p>\n<p>www.linkedin.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com","_company_name":"Deli Spices (Pty) Ltd","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.delispices.co.za","_company_tagline":"Deli Spices first opened its doors in 1980. Founder, Walter Haller (Chairman), was headhunted to come to South Africa in 1964 after completing his Masters Butchery degree (awarded in Germany). He continues to inspire through sharing his technical and executive experience within the company and with ... read moreour clients. Deli Spices is driven by people, passion, innovation and continues to re-invest in our facilities to ensure that we can service our customers. Our strong client relationships will always be the secret ingredient to our success. Deli Spices is committed to the upliftment of our people. We strive towards world class practices within the people management and development arena. Deli Spices takes great pride in being the first spice company in South Africa to receive ISO accreditation. Currently we hold an ISO22000 accreditation certificate as well as Kosher and Halaal accreditation. . 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