Sales Assistant

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Cape Town is seeking a Delivery Assistant responsible for handling deliveries, maintaining product quality, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate should possess a Grade 12 education, a valid C1 license, and at least one year of experience in the FMCG industry. This is a full-time position requiring physical strength and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education, Maths advantageous for career development.
• Valid code C1 license & PDP required.
• At least 1 year’s FMCG experience with emphasis on customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with deliveries of Premier Products.
• Load and off-load bread.
• Monitor stock and ensure product quality.
• Engage in customer communication for orders.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Overview

Assist with deliveries of Premier Products with a strong focus on maintaining and growing volumes through customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Bread Sales
• Loading and off-loading of bread
• Monitoring of stock
• Products picked according to invoice
• Shelves packed according to SOP
• Quality of bread is checked - no damaged bread is delivered to customers, damaged bread separated as procedure
• Damaged crates are separated as per procedure
• Damaged items are reported to Salesman Driver
• Ensure crates are returned daily according to SOP
• Ensure proper product handling to reduce returns and damages
• Customer communication is enforced to ensure correct ordering and management of crates at customer
• Safe working practices

Qualification Requirements

• Grade 12 (with Maths being advantageous for career development)

Experience Requirements

• Valid code C1 license & PDP - essential
• At least 1 year’s experience in a similar position in the FMCG industry with emphasis on customer service; FMCG background and sound knowledge of bread

Other Requirements

• Pressurised environment
• 6-day position
• Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays and 24/7 standby
• Works with heavy products/equipment - physical strength
• Required to work long hours

Key Outputs

• Ability to function in a team
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Be self-motivated
• Attention to details

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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