Sales Representative Outbound

Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa

Job Description


We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our team in the Northen Cape: Kimberly and contribute to our ongoing success. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, collaborating with a diverse team, and embracing continuous learning and growth, Econo Foods could be the perfect fit for you. Join us in our mission to provide quality products, value, and service to our customers, every single day.PURPOSE OF THE ROLEWe are in search of a highly motivated Sales Representative with a background in the food industry, particularly within the informal market sector, to join our dynamic team in South Africa. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining existing customer relationships, identifying new markets, and driving sales growth in the informal market space.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES?Develop and Maintain Client Relationships: Build robust relationships with clients within the informal market segment to understand their needs and preferences.?Sales and Business Development: Drive sales growth by identifying new business opportunities and implementing effective sales strategies tailored to the informal market.?Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research to stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and consumer behaviour within the informal market.?Product Promotion: Effectively promote our food products to potential clients in the informal market through product demonstrations and presentations.?Achieve Sales Targets: Meet and exceed sales targets by effectively managing sales pipelines and converting leads into sales through a relationship-based approach.?Demonstrate Products: Showcase products to existing and potential customers, assisting them in selecting those best suited to their needs.?Establish and Maintain Business Relationships: Develop and maintain business relationships with current and prospective customers to generate new business for EconoFoods products.?Reporting: Supply management with oral and written reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.?Market Awareness: Keep up to date with new products, market conditions, advertising, and promotional trends through the reading of relevant literature and consulting with the marketing department.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Matric certificate or equivalent qualification.
  • Proven experience of at least 2 years in similar positions, with a preference for experience within the FMCG Retail industry.
  • FMCG roles often require working in fast-paced environments, so experience in such settings can be advantageous
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Strong understanding of the South African food industry
  • Willingness to travel within South Africa and work flexible hours as required.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
  • Building and maintaining relationships with strong interpersonal skills - living out the company values and unique HO HOLA culture.
  • Friendly, helpful, confident yet humble, and able to work well in a team.
  • Ability to work in a highly competitive, fast past and dynamic environment.
  • Ability to communicate fluently in English (written and verbal).
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Conduct sales activities to generate leads and drive revenue.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Collaborate with team members to develop effective sales strategies and achieve targets.
  • Provide exceptional customer service and support throughout the sales process.
  • Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
HOW TO APPLYIf you are passionate about this position and possess the skills and experience to excel in this role, we invite you to join our team. Interested candidates should submit their application through this application portal.We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to the team.CLOSING DATE11, September, 2024 (11/09/2024)Join us in shaping the future of Commercial Sales in Econo Foods!By submitting your application, you are giving Econo Foods implicit consent to the storage and processing of your personal information. Econo Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Should you not receive a response within 4 weeks of your application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1348620
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned