- Compile weekly statistics to measure performance.
- Implement and / or discuss measures to improve volumes and or/ profitability.
- Report regularly (weekly & monthly) on area sales performance.
- Plan and record customer visits ensuring that regular contact and communication is maintained through business reviews.
- Monitor & report back on competitor activities.
- Manage customer pricing and RTM.
- Build & maintain sound business relationships with all parties through regular interaction.
- Communicate effectively & efficiently with customers at various levels as well as all stakeholders.
- Provide technical support to customers.
- Communicate regularly with warehouse staff to ensure proper & prompt processing of customer claims.
- Assist customers with development of products with the view to actively promote the Huletts Brand (including Huletts Sweetener products)
- Matric & National Diploma in Food Technology or Sales & Marketing Qualification with a solid 3-4 years food / ingredients technical background and experience in sales preferably in food manufacturing. With a valid Code 8 drivers licence.
- Sales focused & building customer relationship with attention to detail.
- Must have high ethical values, be professional & matured.
- Required to be able to work outside the normal working hours.
- A team player with a strong, confident and assertive personality.
- Ability to take Initiative.
- Excellent communication & negotiation capabilities.
- Computer literate & proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SAP (advantageous).