Sales Representative

Premier; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distribution company is seeking a sales professional in Gqeberha, South Africa. The role involves interpreting sales data, generating new business, maintaining customer service levels, and managing stock. Candidates should have a passion for sales and strong communication skills. Experience in account management is a plus. This position offers the opportunity to grow within a dynamic sales environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for sales.
• Ability to analyze and interpret sales data.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret sales data and implement action plans to generate new business.
• Collaborate with distribution to ensure timely deliveries.
• Maintain service levels to customers at an acceptable standard.
• Manage stock and pricing effectively.
• Handle product returns.
• Provide regular reports on progress.
• Process orders efficiently.
• Open and negotiate new business accounts.
• Ensure effective communication and synergy between departments.
• Run promotions aligned with marketing strategies.
• Conduct regular route riding.
• Manage and coordinate merchandisers.

Job description

Premier Foods has an exciting opportunity for a person who has passion for sales. Responsible for maintaining and growing existing targets across client base by following the call cycles. Analyzing and interpreting sales data to make the correct decisions to achieve targets in the Retail and General Trade.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret sales data and implement action plans to generate new business, grow existing business, and maintain current accounts.
• Collaborate with distribution to ensure timely deliveries.
• Maintain service levels to customers at an acceptable standard.
• Manage stock and pricing effectively.
• Handle product returns.
• Provide regular reports on progress.
• Process orders efficiently.
• Open and negotiate new business accounts.
• Ensure effective communication and synergy between departments.
• Run promotions aligned with marketing strategies.
• Conduct regular route riding.
• Manage and coordinate merchandisers.