Job Description

Minimum requirements for the role:

• A Food Technology Diploma or a related qualification is preferred but not essential for this role.
• Previous sales experience having called on food manufacturing companies within the beverage, bakery, confectionary and related markets is essential for the role.
• The successful candidate must be a strong team player with the ability to build and foster relationships.
• Must be fast paced, results and sales driven with a strong sales force.
• Must have a good business acumen with good analytical and synthesis skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills is essential.
• Must be computer literate with intermediate Excel skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing a portfolio of existing key accounts as well as developing new business within the food manufacturing industry.
• Developing a transverse relationship with the various key customers and ensuring strategic alignment.
• Identifying customer needs and driving opportunities in agreement with the commercial business strategy, the market, category and portfolio.
• Driving inventory planning through coordinating raw materials forecasts and defining relevant stock levels by working closely with suppliers and supply chain staff.
• Calling on selected and prospective customers in line with the KPIs to obtain orders and market information as well as developing business and ensuring the required service levels are maintained.
• Managing sales forecasts and ensuring customer receive their products timeously.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

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