Technical Sales Representative

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is seeking a Representative: Technical Sales to drive business growth through customised solutions. The candidate will develop customer relationships, identify profitable trends, and provide technical support to ensure compliance and efficiency. A strong understanding of the market and cost management is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in customer relationship development and technical support.
• Strong understanding of market trends and product costing.
• Ability to achieve targets and manage budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Regularly visit Tier 1 and Tier 2 customers.
• Identify profitable baking trends and implement R&D.
• Provide in-store bakery training and conduct market research.

Job description

Premier FMCG is looking for a Representative: Technical Sales who can provide customised solutions from both a technical and sales perspective to drive profitable business growth.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Customer Relationship Development :

• Regularly visit Tier 1 and Tier 2 customers.
• Take ownership of the value chain.
• Stay updated on market trends and product costing.
• Develop new customer needs based on baking trends.
• Acquire a deep understanding of Premier's product basket.

Profitable Market Share Growth :

• Identify profitable baking trends and implement Research and Development (R&D).
• Manage costs and budgets efficiently.
• Expand the customer base while maintaining existing relationships.
• Execute strategies across all Premier categories.

Technical Support :

• Control costs and extend product lines.
• Address market-specific demands.
• Minimize stock and product losses.
• Provide in-store bakery training and conduct market research.

Business Regulations and Compliance :

• Ensure adherence to various regulations and acts.

Targets Achievement :

• Execute business unit strategies and maintain scorecards.
• Manage the monthly budget effectively.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP).

Technical Solutions :

• Provide costings and technical solutions, overseeing the entire value chain.