Sales Representative

Pepsico; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in South Africa is seeking an experienced sales professional to maintain and grow their industrial customer base. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years experience in the FMCG industry, with at least 3 years in sales. Responsibilities include achieving revenue and volume targets, managing customer relationships, and supporting cost control. Qualified candidates should be fluent in English, have a Matric education, and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum Matric Education required.
• 5 years working experience in FMCG environment.
• 3 years in a selling role, preferably bakery environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow the industrial customer base.
• Achieve revenue and volume targets as per Annual Operating Plan.
• Support company cost control through efficient driving of own vehicle.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Sales strategy development

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Fluent in English

Education

Matric Education

Business or Commercial Tertiary Qualification

Job description

Overview

OverviewAbout PepsiCoPepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than countries and territories around the world.

PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in

• , driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream.

PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+).

pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.

Responsibilities

For more information, visit ResponsibilitiesWhat we're looking for : Maintain, develop and grow the industrial customer base across all categories by achieving revenue and volume targets as per Annual Operating Plan and drive the Industrial strategy plan.Achievement of revenue and volume target as per Annual Operating Plan.Achievement of % customer call rate.Achieve 90% strike rate - potential customer business.Obtain new business as per the Annual Operating Plan.Manage debtors and stock.Pull, analyze reports to drive continuous improvement on route.Advise production units on demand changes and buffer stock levels.Support company cost control through efficient driving of own vehicleply 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. Handheld Computers, Uniform, Mobile phone, etc.

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role : Minimum Matric Education.Fluent in the English language.2 / 3 years Business or Commercial Tertiary Qualification, an advantage.5 years working experience in FMCG environment, with 3 years in a selling role / selling experience.Previous sales experience withing bakery environment is a definite advantage.Valid Code B driver's license & OWN CAR.

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