The purpose of this role is to maximize sales opportunities for all wholesale accounts and to drive effective sales strategies in line with the objectives of the business.
The Ideal Candidate Will Be Responsible For
- Establishing strong relationships with all Wholesale, Independent and Catering Customers
- Professionally respond to all inbound sales inquiries
- Interaction with Liaison Manager for new business opportunities
- Sales administration
- Promoting and growing the county fair brands and range with new and existing customers
- Interacting and negotiating products and prices with our existing and new clients
- Work towards a healthy on-shelf display of all our products across all categories
- Maintaining and grow your customer base by looking for new business opportunities
- Plan, manage, coordinate and attend trade shows and exhibitions as required
- Manage assigned territory.
- Gather and communicate Market Intelligence/Adverts to improve our competitive advantage
- Keep control and maximize shelf space, and on-shelf availability (OSA) of all County Fair products and do quality checks
- Complete weekly Wholesale/ Independent price surveys
- Ensure good time management and regular customer visits/calls.
- Daily focus on stock sheet for stock movement
- Daily handling of customer complaints
- Maintaining good customer service and business relationships with all customers
- Servicing internal and external customers effectively
- Communicating out of stocks to customers
- Recording and communication of store fridge breakdowns, chillers and freezer temperature deviations
- Returns management according to the Companys return policy
- Accountable to drive daily targets set out by the business, either to meet or exceed targets
- Ensure daily KPIs are met
- Computer literate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills
- Excellent administration and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to work under pressure and swift resolution of queries within the scope of the role
- Basic understanding of the 20 Keys concept is essential;
- Able to work independently and have attention to detail
- Self-motivated with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to work within a team environment is a key requirement
- Able to multi-task and assist with other duties within the department as assigned from time-to-time
- Must be bilingual with reference to the customer base
- Grade 12 qualification is essential
- A sales and marketing related tertiary qualification will be an added advantage
- Sales experience in the FMCG sector is essential and within the Poultry industry is a great advantage
- Must have a reliable vehicle with a valid code 8 drivers license
