Posted on: 25 September 2024
ID 924401

Starke Ayres: Retail Field Marketer

Description

Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties both for commercial and home garden planting. The following position has become available for a Retail Field Marketer, based in Gqeberha. The purpose of this role is to achieve maximum sales profitability, growth and market penetration within an assigned geographical area, by effectively selling Starke Ayress approved range of products within the framework of Company policy. Personally contacts and secures new business opportunities.

Responsibilities
  • Consistently achieves monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.
  • Maximizes opportunities for closing a sale and drives market penetration.
  • Identifies priority products for his/her area, phased annually, seasonally and monthly.
  • Identifies priority customers in line with the priority products in his/her area.
  • Is responsible for formulating a customer sales plan. Implements and monitors such a strategy on a weekly and monthly basis.
  • Canvasses existing and potential customers regularly in accordance with pre-determined sales routes, calling cycles and appointments.
  • Updates existing and potential customers regularly with regard to product information, price lists, specials etc.
  • Promotes priority products based on customer needs and product benefits.
  • Submits orders to National Customer Service Department promptly.
  • Ensures that orders are executed correctly and timeously.
  • Contacts customers regularly as per the call cycle, as well as pre-empting and addressing any potential problems swiftly and efficiently.
  • Provides necessary advice and information which will ensure that the products are utilized to their maximum potential.
  • Packs out deliveres received onto the shop floor.
  • Merchandizes and manages shelf space and displays in outlets (Correct pricing, correct PI labels, relevant and sufficient facings, proper rotation - LIFO, expired stock removal, etc).
  • Sourcing prime spots and erecting stands during key selling seasons.
  • Implements all promotions negotiated with head office
  • Completes orders clearly and legibly, and with all details as prescribed.
  • Regularly submits feedback, expense claims and any other reports as may be required.
  • Assists with the collection of outstanding debts.
Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (essential)
  • Driver License (essential)
  • Previous experience as a merchandiser (essential)
Work Level

Skilled

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

No

Location

Port Elizabeth
Occupation:
Farming, forestry, fishing jobs


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