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Regional Operations Manager at AVI Limited
AVI Limited
September 18, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job Description
AVI Ltd. is known for its leading household brands across many categories including hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits, and snacks, frozen convenience foods, personal care products, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, and fashion apparel.
AVI Field Marketing, a division of AVI Limited, handles the sales and merchandising for the beverages, snacking, and cosmetic business units to ensure improved execution at the store level.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Regional Operations Manager based in Port Elizabeth servicing the Eastern Cape region. The successful incumbent will be responsible for leading regional operations, building high-performing teams and drive exceptional execution across the region.
Reporting Structure:
Reports to: Field Marketing Executive
Direct reports: +/- 200
Job Specification:
Key Performance Areas:
Lead, coach and develop the management team
Drive performance, targets and operational excellence
Manage regional budgets and expenditure
Oversee POP, call cycles, route planning and trade execution
Build strong relationships with customers, principals and business units
Drive employee engagement, performance management and succession planning
What It Takes to Succeed:
Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years' experience in the FMCG industry at Management level with knowledge of HR-related processes and procedures
Strong FMCG merchandising experience
Proven people management and leadership experience
Strong operational and commercial acumen
A hands-on, results-driven approach
Qualifications:
A completed business-related tertiary qualification, either Diploma or Degree is essential
Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:
A background in the retail/wholesale or sales and merchandising industry
Strong staff management expertise
Advanced skills with MS Excel
Closing Date 22 September 2026
AVI Ltd. is known for its leading household brands across many categories including hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits, and snacks, frozen convenience foods, personal care products, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, and fashion apparel.
AVI Field Marketing, a division of AVI Limited, handles the sales and merchandising for the beverages, snacking, and cosmetic business units to ensure improved execution at the store level.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Regional Operations Manager based in Port Elizabeth servicing the Eastern Cape region. The successful incumbent will be responsible for leading regional operations, building high-performing teams and drive exceptional execution across the region.
Reporting Structure:
Reports to: Field Marketing Executive
Direct reports: +/- 200
Job Specification:
Key Performance Areas:
Lead, coach and develop the management team
Drive performance, targets and operational excellence
Manage regional budgets and expenditure
Oversee POP, call cycles, route planning and trade execution
Build strong relationships with customers, principals and business units
Drive employee engagement, performance management and succession planning
What It Takes to Succeed:
Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years' experience in the FMCG industry at Management level with knowledge of HR-related processes and procedures
Strong FMCG merchandising experience
Proven people management and leadership experience
Strong operational and commercial acumen
A hands-on, results-driven approach
Qualifications:
A completed business-related tertiary qualification, either Diploma or Degree is essential
Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:
A background in the retail/wholesale or sales and merchandising industry
Strong staff management expertise
Advanced skills with MS Excel
Closing Date 22 September 2026