Sales Representative II - Ladysmith Bakery

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

Job summary

A leading global snacks and beverage company is seeking a sales representative in Ladysmith to achieve revenue and volume targets according to the Annual Operating Plan. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience in the FMCG environment, including 1 year in a selling role, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include promoting sales through merchandising techniques, managing customer complaints, and compiling monthly sales reports. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• 3 years working experience in FMCG environment, with 1 year in a selling role.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Achieve revenue and volume target as per Annual Operating Plan.
• Access and analyze reports to drive continuous improvement.
• Compile and implement sales & promotional plan.

Skills

Leadership skills

Good communication skills

Good clerical and computer skills

Education

3-year Business/Commercial Tertiary qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generatedmore than $79 billionin net revenue in 2021, 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 billioneach 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. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.

Responsibilities

Job Overview: Achieve revenue and volume target as per Annual Operating Plan. Obtain new business as per the Annual Operating Plan. Access and analyze reports to drive continuous improvement. Compile and implement sales & promotional plan. Visit and support customers. Manage customer complaints. Compile monthly Sales Reports.

• Ensure development and growth across all categories by achieving revenue and volume targets as per Annual Operating Plan.
• Market visits.
• Promote sales by introducing merchandising and display techniques to Sales Reps.
• Keeps the organization informed of competitor activity and customer status.
• Business development and growth of customer base.
• Ability to access, analyze sales and apply insights to sales reports to drive growth.

Qualifications

• 3-year Business/Commercial Tertiary qualification or equivalent.
• 3 years working experience in FMCG environment, with 1 year in a selling role/selling experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Leaderships skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good clerical and computer skills.

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

• 3-year Business/Commercial Tertiary qualification or equivalent.
• 3 years working experience in FMCG environment, with 1 year in a selling role/selling experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Leaderships skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good clerical and computer skills.

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

Job Overview: Achieve revenue and volume target as per Annual Operating Plan. Obtain new business as per the Annual Operating Plan. Access and analyze reports to drive continuous improvement. Compile and implement sales & promotional plan. Visit and support customers. Manage customer complaints. Compile monthly Sales Reports.

• Ensure development and growth across all categories by achieving revenue and volume targets as per Annual Operating Plan.
• Market visits.
• Promote sales by introducing merchandising and display techniques to Sales Reps.
• Keeps the organization informed of competitor activity and customer status.
• Business development and growth of customer base.
• Ability to access, analyze sales and apply insights to sales reports to drive growth.