Marketing Assistant jobs in South Africa

Introduction:

Yoshimura Food Holdings is a leading Japanese company with a diverse portfolio that includes processed foods, agricultural products, and seafood, with a strong commitment to quality and sustainable practices. With a legacy of excellence and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Yoshimura is dedicated to provides premium seafood products renowned for its quality and taste.

Actively hiring Senior Sales Executives/Assistant Managers to join our growing family to drive growth and build lasting relationships. Join us in shaping the future of foods. Explore opportunities at Yoshimura today!

Responsibilities:

• Manage clients’ relations and build contacts with potential clients for new business opportunities.
• Require active hunting of new customers
• Identify leads and lead new business opportunities to expand distribution channels / networks.
• To exceed or achieve monthly sales targets / new business development served in the assigned area.
• Track, monitor and analyse products, channels and customers sales trends in order to maximise sales opportunities and achieve desired sales results.
• Carry out and plan other sales and marketing functions to increase efficiency.
• Take initiative in implementing best practices to perform duties.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in foodservice sales FMCG or Seafood industry
• Proven sales experience meeting or exceeding targets
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Able to multi-task and work independently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Min. Diploma in business or related field