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EMPLOYMENT TYPEÂ Â : Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Permanent
SECTORÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â : Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sales
BASIC SALARYÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â : Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Market related
START DATEÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â : Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â A.S.A.P / Immediate
REQUIREMENTS :
- At least 4 years of proven experience as a Key Account Manager and / or Sales Manager in the food industry
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Goal-oriented, assertive, and hands-on problem solver
- Strong analytical and strategic planning skills
- Excellent communication and delegation abilities, fluency in English and Afrikaans essential
- Capable of remaining calm under pressure
- Outstanding people skills
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Willing to travel across different regions
DUTIES :
Create and execute a strategic sales planCreate the annual sales budget and targets for all regions including internationalMonitor actual sales against sales budget from all sales executives and report to management monthlyPresent strategic planning to improve client resultsAchieve the overall margin targets set by managementEnsuring high level of customer satisfaction of the company experienceMonitoring market trends and providing regular feedback including competitor behavior and trendsProvide product / customer forecasts to the planning departmentWork closely with purchasing, logistics and planning to ensure contract positions, availability, and pricing is optimumSet and maintain standard pricing based on product cost priceManage and support the sales team with customer specific pricingSet annual KPIâs for sales team and track on quarterly basisManage and grow own customer base in Western and Eastern CapeExpand sales area into Southern Africa, by identifying potential customers and introduce the company portfolio to generate salesHire, train, motivate, and advise the sales teamEnsure contracts, price lists and customer information is up to date in SageAdhere to high ethical standards, and comply with all regulations / applicable lawsHOURS :
Monday to Friday : 08 : 00 â 17 : 00