As we continue to grow, we are seeking Sales Representative who is brilliant at the basics to join our Baking Division. The purpose of this role is to ensure efficient customer service is maintained in order to increase sales volumes and improve market share. This role will be based in Pietermaritzburg and report to the Area Sales Manager.<\/p>\n
Minimum Requirements\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tMatric (Grade 12)
\n\tDegree in Sales\/ Management (will be advantageous)
\n\tValid EB Drivers License (Code 08)
\n\t2 years minimum experience in a FMCG sales environment<\/p>\n
Duties & Responsibilities\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0
\nSet Sales budgets volumes monthly will be achieved<\/p>\n
\tMonthly action plans to be provided and implementation of a minimum of 4 Displays per month
\n\tConduct weekly reviews meetings with agents
\n\tCompile monthly action plans to achieve targets by customer.
\n\tA set route list will be followed weekly
\n\tEstablish good relationships with all store and regional managers.
\n\tAgent Management
\n\tWeekly sales meetings Friday 08:00 will be attended
\n\tDistribute and share sales information, sales statistics, etc. weekly<\/p>\n
Promotions<\/p>\n
\tImplement promotional plan to achieve volumes
\n\tManage promotions<\/p>\n
Monthly actions<\/p>\n
\tTo achieve or exceed the monthly sales budgets
\n\tTo demonstrate and promote the sales of Bread
\n\tFriday promotions will be conducted and Saturday when applicable<\/p>\n
Agent Management<\/p>\n
\tTo ensure weekly communication sessions.
\n\tTo co-travel with the agent sales staff (management ) weekly
\n\tTo establish weak points with agents and to rectify them
\n\tTo ensure the agents are aware of all Marketing activity, and that this is executed
\n\tEnsure that the agents effectively manage the shelves<\/p>\n
Objectives and Key Tasks<\/p>\n
\tTo Develop a regular calling cycle with all traders in the area and continually canvass for new business
\n\tContinually ensure correct merchandising and otherwise promote the display of all company products in all outlets, using all displays material.
\n\tNegotiate continually for more and improved shelf space for the company products in all outlets
\n\tTo identify opportunities to increase sales via existing customers and obtaining new customers in conjunction with or without the agents and sales staff
\n\tTo maximize sales and grow our market share
\n\tTo provide assistance to agents and customers
\n\tTo establish and maintain excellent customer service levels<\/p>\n
Reports (Weekly)<\/p>\n
\tSales activity ,
\n\tOpposition activity,
\n\tAchievements,
\n\tAgents performance versus budget,
\n\tYour sales volumes versus budget.
\n\tSales Staff performance and actions
\n\tPoints of interest & issues<\/p>\n
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