Sales Learner (Temporary) - George DC Snacks

PepsiCo; George; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is offering a comprehensive 12-month Sales Learnership Program in George, South Africa. This program combines theoretical and practical learning in key areas of marketing, brand management, and sales, supporting candidates in achieving essential sales targets while gaining valuable industry experience. Ideal for individuals with a business qualification and a valid driver's license, this opportunity paves the way for a career in a leading global company.

Qualifications

• Completion of 12-month Sales Learnership Program.
• Valid Code 10 driver's license and Public Drivers Permit required.

Responsibilities

• Achieve revenue and volume targets as per the Annual Operating Plan.
• Comply with all functional and non-functional company policies.
• Maintain company assets and ensure effective customer interaction.

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Customer Satisfaction

Education

3-year Business/Commercial Tertiary qualification

Job description

Overview

We are PepsiCo

PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi, and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.

In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore, and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit, and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13,000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.

Responsibilities

Job Overview: A structured learning programme that includes theoretical and practical workplace experiential learning over a period of at least 12 months. On successful completion of this learnership, learners will have a sound understanding of marketing and brand management principles. The programme builds practical competence in sales and negotiation skills, promotion techniques, optimisation of customer satisfaction, handling customer complaints, working in a sales and marketing team, and compliance and legislative considerations.

• Completion of 12-month Sales Learnership Program.
• Achievement of revenue and volume targets as per the Annual Operating Plan.
• Achievement of 100% customer call rate.
• Achieve a 90% strike rate.
• Maintain a 0.5% stale rate.
• Obtain new business as per the Annual Operating Plan.
• Manage cash and stock.
• Pull and analyse reports to drive continuous improvement on route.
• Support company cost control through efficient driving of vehicle.
• Comply with all functional and non-functional company policies and procedures, e.g., Sales, Health and Safety, etc.
• Housekeeping and maintenance of company assets, e.g., Hand-Held Computers, Vehicle, Uniform, Mobile phone, etc.

Qualifications

• 3-year Business/Commercial Tertiary qualification
• Valid Code 10 driver's license
• Valid Public Drivers Permit

“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act”