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Specific Duties Include:xe2x9dx91 Build and maintain sound relationships with customers, suppliers, vendors, and business partners.xe2x9dx91 Grow current business with existing customers.xe2x9dx91 Obtain and develop new prospective customers.xe2x9dx91 Provide technical support to prospective customers during lab-scale tests and production trials.xe2x9dx91 Accurate reporting and compilation of market informationxe2x9dx91 Liaise with suppliers and provide regular status updates and feedback on current sales projectsKnowledgexe2x9dx91 Grade 12 / Matricxe2x9dx91 Formal training in food science, technology and/or chemical fieldxe2x9dx91 Any formal sales & marketing related skillsxe2x9dx91 Financial and business acumen / value-add thinking.xe2x9dx91 Bilingual xe2x80x93 English & AfrikaansExperiencexe2x9dx91 Competent in selling and marketing of tangible products (Preferable)xe2x9dx91 Skilled in market research, new customer canvassing and service of existing customersxe2x9dx91 Minimum of 7 years working experience in Sales Position / Technical Services Management / BusinessDevelopment ManagementTechnical Skillsxe2x9dx91 Specialized in technical sales of technical products for food, chemical or animal feed.xe2x9dx91 Computer literate and familiar with standard MS Office applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)xe2x9dx91 Excellent communication skills (written and oral).xe2x9dx91 Strong planning and organisation skills.xe2x9dx91 Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.xe2x9dx91 Well trained in all areas of sales and marketingxe2x9dx91 Good interpersonal and social skills and adept at cultivating good business relationships with customers.xe2x9dx91 Own transport essentialBehaviours/Attitudesxe2x9dx91 Organised and Logicalxe2x9dx91 Assertive / strong personalityxe2x9dx91 Self-motivated and self-disciplinedxe2x9dx91 Effective time managementxe2x9dx91 Being resilient / tenacityxe2x9dx91 Problem analysis and resolutionxe2x9dx91 Good teamwork / collaborationxe2x9dx91 Integrity

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