Sales Executive

Sales Executive – R20k / month – KZN (Hybrid) – Perm – Start asap – Open to all

POSITION INFO :

Our well-established client in the FMCG industry is looking for a strong Sales Executive to join their team.

Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Hybrid Channel service and growth in independent and key account customers. Includes Formal and Informal Markets as well as both On & Off Trade.
• Responsible for maintaining a positive relationship between the client and the company.
• Responsible for ongoing market research, analysis, and application of sales strategies.
• To call on existing customers in the trade and to meet business development goals.
• To increase our focus brands listings at store level.
• Managing customer’s account with regards to credit limit, terms, and payments.
• Advising customers about delivery schedules and after-sales service.
• Provide feedback on own and competitor trade activities.
• Will include the management of events and/or in-store promotions and you will be expected to work on relevant Weekend Days & Public Holidays if needed.
• Reporting back and keeping admin up to date in the required format specified by your Line Manager.
• To ensure continuous product availability in both partners and outlets.
• Ensure sufficient stock rotation across channels and partners.
• Effective category management and in-store merchandising.
• Ensure effective product merchandising is conducted.
• Effective sales on a full basket of all SKU’s as per Brand portfolio.
• Customer retention on all accounts.
• Proactively sourcing new business on all SKU Brands.
• Effective KPI management as set forth Monthly, quarterly.

KEY COMPETENCIES :

• Professional verbal and written communication.
• Business Insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Demonstrates self-awareness.

ADDITIONAL :

• CRM management with 100% information input and reporting.
• Company asset management with full compliance on rules and regulations.
• Call cycle compliance with quarterly updates.
• Company financial management – outer trips, entertainment, and ad-hoc.
• Effective time management as set forth within job description and additional responsibilities.
• Uphold the culture and standards.
• Effective management and timely submission on all administration.

Qualifications :

• Matric compulsory.
• Certificate or Diploma from Tertiary institution would be preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Sales Environment.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the FMCG industry.
• Must currently be working within the FMCG industry.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle.

If you meet all the minimum requirements and are looking for career growth and a new challenge, please send your updated CV in Word format along with a copy of your matric certificate, ID, Driver’s license, reference letters or contactable referees, and a profile picture of yourself to.