Executive Sales Manager: Cement

An Innovative company based in the Limpopo has an exciting opportunity for a Executive Sales Manager: Cement. The successful candidate will be responsible to provide daily operational and strategic assistance to our General Manager and Commercial Manager. This individual will play a key role in supporting both executives with sales strategies, logistics optimization, production issues, human resource management, and high-level reporting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, working across various departments to ensure smooth and effective operations.

Responsibilities:

• Sales Strategy Support: Assist in the development and execution of sales strategies, monitor sales performance, and provide insights to enhance revenue growth.
• Logistics Optimization: Collaborate with logistics teams to streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve the efficiency of the supply chain.
• Production Support: Address production issues, troubleshoot problems, and coordinate with production teams to ensure timely delivery of goods/services.
• Human Resource Management: Support HR processes including staffing, performance tracking, employee development, and resolving any HR-related issues that arise.
• Reporting: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports for the General and Commercial Managers, highlighting key metrics, achievements, and areas needing attention.
• Coordination and Communication: Serve as a liaison between the executives and various departments, ensuring smooth communication and coordination of activities.
• Problem-solving: Act as a point of escalation for any operational challenges and work to resolve issues efficiently, leveraging resources across the organization.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Sales, or a related field.
• MBA or similar advanced degree is a plus.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a managerial support or executive assistant role, preferably in a commercial, operations, or production environment.
• Familiarity with ERP or project management software.
• Previous experience working in a similar industry or role.

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [email protected] or visit our website: www.rporecruitment.co.za

Alternatively, you are also welcome to contact Lee Wilhelm on LinkedIn.

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.