Sales Consultant

Minimum Requirements:

• Able to speak English and isiXhosa is advantageous.
  
• Have at least 3 - 5 years sales experience, preferably in Packaging or FMCG.
• A post Matric sales or related qualification will be advantageous.
• Have a proven track record in sales of sourcing of new business and growing of sales budgets.
• An understanding of the plastics/packaging industry would be advantageous.
• Computer Literacy (EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT).
• Must have a valid drivers license and own transport.
• Must be comfortable travelling and sourcing business in the Transkei.

Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with customers personally and professionally.
• To really understand the customers business and provide them with packaging solutions, not just packaging.
• Meeting and exceeding monthly sales budgets and targets.
• Sourcing of new business and opportunities to fill up machine capacity.
• Attend to customer complaints effectively.
• Respond to the customer within 24 hours.
• Manage price increases with customers effectively.
• Ability to write and manage budgets, weekly estimates, and other sales reports.
• Provide the business with forecasts ensuring that they have the right products at the right time.
• Analyse competitor pricing strategies and customer perceptions.
• Responsible for leading Design Review meetings for new products and changes in current products.
• Daily reporting on customer feedback.