DUE: 05 AUG 2026

AREA SALES MANAGER
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the above post, which has
arisen in the Sales Department at Lobel’s Bread (Private) Limited.

THE JOB
Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, the successful applicant will among other aspects be
responsible for:
Achieving and exceeding set sales targets within the assigned area.
Managing field marketers in modern trade and cluster environments.
Monitoring and forecasting market trends as they relate to sales volumes.
Ensuring cash collections are maintained within acceptable limits.
Maintaining sales returns within acceptable limits.
Ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Building and managing relationships with key accounts in the assigned area.
Promoting and maintaining strong customer relations.
Ensuring sales personnel collect and submit customer orders accurately and on time.
Managing sales accounts to ensure continuous usability.
Identifying and closing market gaps to ensure full product availability across all customers.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
The ideal applicant should possess the following minimum qualifications and attributes:
Degree in Marketing related field.
At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in FMCG.
Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Strong management and leadership abilities to supervise and guide teams.

TO APPLY
Applications together with detailed CVs should be submitted not later than 05 August 2026 to jo••••••••••@••••••.zw indicating the position being applied for in the subject.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.