Key Performance Areas:<\/p>\n
\tThe successful candidate will report to the National Channel Manager.
\n\tThe job holder will primarily be responsible for the management & key account role for the retail channel group.
\n\tWill be expected to play a strategic role, by dealing with National & regional buyers; DC role players; maintain and grow relationships.
\n\tDrive sales to achieve company objectives; sales volumes and pricing targets across the basket of products.
\n\tInterfacing with the regional teams; sales & sales agents to ensure that our products are effectively distributed and merchandised to improve forward share and achieve execution requirements.
\n\tProvide input and support to sales forecasting, waste management and logistical supply chain processes to ensure on time delivery is achieved.
\n\tCompile weekly and monthly feedback reports to business with supporting analysis and interpretation.<\/p>\n
Knowledge and Skills:<\/p>\n
\tThe ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification. (would be an advantage)
\n\tA minimum of 5 years retail FMCG sales experience dealing with National & regional buyers at a senior level, with a successful track record of interaction with retail buyers will be required.
\n\tKey accounting, preferably with exposure to the retail channel group and a working knowledge of its operations and fundamental business principles will be advantageous.
\n\tThe candidate must be willing to travel.
\n\tBe a highly skilled communicator and negotiator and ensure service excellence is executed at all times in a proactive manner.
\n\tThe ability to work independently in a self-discipline manner to deliver operational and administrative sales objective is prerequisite.<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.woodlandsdairy.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
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