Sales (Branch) Manager

Minimum Requirements:

• Understanding the Plastic Packaging market would be advantageous
• An understanding of packaging essential
• Computer Literacy (EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT, SAP would be a benefit)
• Ability to work proactively, think laterally and analytically
• Ability to organize and manage own time and processes self-discipline
• Ability to do budgeting
• Sales and marketing qualifications would be advantageous
• At least 4 to 6 years of external sales experience
• Ability to close deals efficiently and effectively
• Ability to deal with all levels of employees including senior management
• Drivers license pre-requisite (Code 08)
• Experience managing a team (experience in Stock or Logistics would be advantageous)

Responsibilities:

• Managing the small team at the branch and the Stores and Distribution function on-site
• Coordinating stock and deliveries from Pinetown to warehouse, and stock management on-site
• Managing H&S, ISO, and Food Safety for the branch
• Property Maintenance and security for the branch
• Day-to-day calling on customers and management of key accounts
• Sourcing of new customers/business
• Managing sales effectively ensuring that sales budgets are beaten
• Developing effective relationships with new and current Customers
• Identifying and creating new opportunities in the industry
• Proactively monitoring sales, customers, and competitors
• Presenting professional price proposals in writing to all customers
• Developing relevant sales budgets in conjunction with the Executive
• Reporting weekly on sales
• Interfacing with production, planning, and design departments
• Ensuring that stock is managed effectively and that obsolescence costs are minimized
• Ensuring all customer requirements and complaints are communicated appropriately and dealt with timeously