Technical Sales Manager - Bakery Specialities

Fenris Personnel CC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in Cape Town is seeking a Technical Sales Manager. Responsibilities include developing relationships with key decision makers, increasing sales volume for yeast and other products, and managing a regional sales team. The ideal candidate should have a tertiary qualification in a related field and at least 5 years of experience in FMCG sales, preferably with a background in baking.

Qualifications

• Min 5 years sales experience in FMCG required.
• Baking experience preferable.
• Code 8 drivers license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise regional BSBU sales team.
• Increase sales volume and value across product categories.
• Prepare for and attend tradeshows.

Skills

Customer focused sales approach

Problem solving

Negotiation

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Tertiary qualification in food technology / baking / sales and marketing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Maintaining customer focused sales approach.

Developing relationships with key decision makers.

Technical trouble shooting at bakery level, problem solving, resolving complaints.

Increasing sales volume and value primarily for yeast, but also across product categories.

Achieving profit margins.

Price negotiations and product costing.

Preparing for, and attending tradeshows.

Forecasting and planning.

Reporting on sales variances, market trends, competitor activity, and opportunities.

Regional budget preparation.

Manage / Supervise regional BSBU sales team.

Requirements :

Tertiary qualification in field of food technology / baking / sales and marketing advantageous

Min 5 years sales experience in FMCG

Baking experience preferable

Fully computer literate in MS Office

Code 8 drivers license

Acceptance to be on call 24 / 7

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Technical Sales Manager • Cape Town, Western Cape