Starke Ayres: Sales Representative (commercial)

Pietermaritzburg, ZN, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties - both for commercial and home garden planting.



The following position has become available for a Sales Representative (Commercial), based in Pietermaritzburg. The purpose of this role is to maximize the returns from the sales of Starke Ayres' approved range of products in his/her area within the framework of Company policy as determined from time to time.


RESPONSIBILITIES:




Identifies priority products for his/her area, phased annually, seasonally and monthly. Identifies priority customers in line with the priority products in his/her area. Is responsible for formulating a customer Sales plan. Implements and monitors such a strategy on a weekly and monthly basis. Canvasses existing and potential customers regularly in accordance with pre-determined sales routes, calling cycles and appointments. Updates existing and potential customers regularly with regard to product information, price lists, specials etc. Ensures that orders are executed correctly and timeously. Contacts customers regularly, pre-empting and addressing any potential problems swiftly and efficiently. Completes orders clearly and legibly, and with all details as prescribed. Regularly submits weekly reports, expense claims and any other reports as may be required from time to time. Assists with the collection of outstanding debts. Updates the Customer Master File and Customer Cards for his/her area on an ongoing basis.


REQUIREMENTS:




1. Qualifications:




Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (Mandatory) Agricultural Diploma (Ideal)

2. Experience:




Knowledge of seed. At least 2 years experience. * Must be willing to travel.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1401567
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pietermaritzburg, ZN, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned