You’ve picked a great time to join Avon. We’re the company that puts purpose, people and relationships at the heart of everything we do. The company that’s 135 years young and only just getting started. As part of the Regent LP family, we’re committed to being the best beauty company for the world by generating a positive environmental, economic and social impact for our communities across the globe.
Role Type
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
What you'll be doing:
Location: PIETERMARITZBURG, COLENSO, ESCOURT, ASHBURTON, HOWICK, WINTERTON
Fixed Term Contract until March 2027
As a Zone Manager, you will drive sales performance across your region by turning strategy into action on the ground. You’ll work closely with Sales Leaders to deliver campaigns, track performance, and ensure strong execution across your zone. This is a highly hands‑on role where you’ll balance people leadership, commercial delivery, and operational excellence. You’ll coach and develop your network, build strong relationships, and use data to guide decisions, helping your team achieve targets while strengthening engagement, capability, and long‑term growth.
Key responsibilities:
- Executing campaigns and field strategies to deliver sales and growth targets.
- Managing performance through regular 1:1 meetings, KPI tracking, and data analysis.
- Building and implementing action plans to improve results and mitigate risks.
- Driving recruitment, activation, and development of Sales Leaders and Representatives.
- Leading field engagement through campaign launches, meetings, and training activities.
- Supporting talent development through coaching, training, and recognition initiatives.
- Using digital tools and reports to monitor performance and identify opportunities.
- Managing operational processes including reporting, forecasting, and administrative tasks.
- Acting as the link between Sales Leaders and the wider business to ensure clear communication and alignment.
- Promoting Avon’s brand, values, and products across your network.
What we're looking for:
- 5–10 years of experience in sales, ideally within FMCG, retail, direct selling, or distribution.
- Proven track record of delivering sales growth and achieving targets.
- Experience managing and developing teams, including coaching and performance management.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to interpret data to drive decisions.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship‑building skills.
- Ability to manage a geographically spread network and work in a fast‑paced environment.
- A proactive, resilient, and results‑driven mindset with strong organisational skills.
- Confidence to lead, motivate, and inspire others while working collaboratively across teams.
- Willingness to be based within the designated zone and actively engage with the field.
What we offer:
At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it’s beautiful to be you. We celebrate our differences, champion self-expression and are committed to inclusion for all. We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work. We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you. Ready to be a part of it? Join us.
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