Junior Sales Representative
| Location | Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Date Posted | December 22, 2019 |
| Category |
Sales and Marketing
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| Job Type |
Full-time
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| Currency | ZAR |
Description
A Family Business Built On Passion.
Six decades of experience have taught us that you can't just keep up with change - you have to set the pace. This drives us to innovate and give our customers the best value, without ever compromising on quality. We are recruiting for a Junior Sales Representative
for our Workshop Division, if you meet the criteria be sure not to miss out on this opportunity.
Qualifications
Qualification in Sales and Marketing
Degree in Food Technology or equivalent
Requirements
Minimum of 3 year's sales experience preferably within FMCG
Basic cooking ability - demos and presentations to clients
Able to conduct formal presentations and communicate effectively
Extensive client relationship skills
Valid Driver's license is essential
Flexible to travel
Key Responsibilities
Plan sales calls to ensure a value-added approach
Learn and apply client classifications
Plan on building market share across all categories
Drive and achieve ingredients volumes/ budget
Drive and achieve casings volumes / budget
Drive and achieve FHG merchandise volumes/ budgets
Conduct weekly demos, and casings tests at platinum target clien
t Build on and research product and industry knowledge
Work on promotional activity as per guidelines required
Build client relationships and ensure service effectiveness
Analyse competitor activity and market trends and feedback on market intelligence
Submit weekly sales and ADAPT reports by the required deadline
Proactively look for new business and market opportunities
Manage sales administration and other duties as required
Deliveries carried out to company standard where appropriate
C-Track in line with company standards
Responsible for Merchandising (20kg bales unpacked onto racks and doypacks)
Ensure that stock levels are monitored
If you keen to apply, please upload your CV or email to Email Address with the position you are applying for in the subject heading and HR will be in touch to discuss your profile. Should you not receive feedback within two weeks of your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful
Desired Skills
- Achievement focus
- Planning and organising ability
- The energy to drive service excellence
- innovative thinking
About The Employer
The Freddy Hirsch Group is southern Africa's leading supplier of ingredients as well as meat processing equipment, representing some of the world's finest international equipment brands. Our principal partners are leaders in their field. While our primary focus is in Africa, our customer base extends to the EU countries, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other regions. We have Freddy Hirsch branches in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and Nigeria as well as agents covering the Mauritius and Mozambique regions.