Vacancy: Area Manager
Town: KZN (Westville Area or Close)
Salary: R32 000 – R35 000 ctc per month

We are looking for an Area Manager for a National Company in KZN.

Purpose of an Area Manager:
Ensure the profitability of all sites within the portfolio by managing risks and identifying opportunities as the key account manager, as well as instilling customer centricity through regular, meaningful interactions. Ensure compliance in terms of Health and Food Safety, operational stability, and people development.

The successful incumbent must have the following qualification, experience, and skillsets:
Tertiary qualification in Food Safety, Business Management.
At least 5 years’ previous work experience in key account management.
Strong Food Safety Auditing experience
Customer centric to drive operational excellence.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, strong negotiation skills, and must have the ability to build strong client relationships.
Ability to solve problems efficiently and to be pro-active in identifying potential problems.
Ability to project manage start-up sites effectively.
Ability to bring teams together and motivate staff.
Must have a strong preference to work within the Company’s culture and values; Respect, Honesty and Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Open Communication, and Service Excellence.
High work standards, excellent communication skills, energetic and driven.
Must have a valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle.
Must be willing and able to work regular nightshifts.

High-level Job Objectives:
People Focus on empowering, developing, and motivating teams and individuals to perform at their best. Ensure continuous development for yourself and team.
Customer Focus on regular, meaningful interactions to drive an inclusive partnership.
Food Safety Focus in ensuring that all sites take the necessary actions and ensure training interventions are taken to eliminate food safety risks.
Compliance Focus to ensure that all regulatory measures are consistently applied.
Financial Focus on managing expenses within budget, accurately and timely. Ensure continuous development and understanding of relevant financial processes for yourself and team. Asset Care in ensuring that all sites take the necessary actions and ensure training interventions to prevent damages and maintain facilities, equipment, and machinery. Business Development by setting clear targets to acquire new business and upsell on existing contracts.
Innovation Focus on creative solutions that supports us in being the industry leader.

Salary: R32 000 – R35 000 ctc per month