Field Sales Manager- East London - Signal Hill Products

Signal Hill Products
Signal Hill Products
Verified Company
East London, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Signal Hill products is looking for a Field Sales Manager

Position/Title:
Field Sales Manager

Reports To:
Regional Sales Manager

Function:
Sales

Area:
East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Overall Responsibility:


The FSR is tasked with new business in the region, as well as maintaining and growing existing relationships and accounts. Weekly Call Cycles will be established to maximise the time spent in the trade. The role focuses on the full spectrum of on-consumption, corporate retailers, franchise outlets and independent liquor chains.

Focus Area 1- Administration

  • Determine precall planning objectives
  • Compile daily / weekly reports
  • Manage sales and administration
  • Handle customer and consumer complaints and queries

Focus Area 2- Sales

  • Implement and develop promotional activity to drive consistent pull in relation to the channel management process
  • Influence liquor retail pricing within segments
  • Maintain stock levels within segments
  • Using Commercial conversations/arguments/calculations to influence
  • Influence the placement of our products to maintain the best cold and ambient space
  • Manage B.T.L placements

Focus Area 3- Outlet Service

  • Develop great business relationships
  • Maintain customer call rate and frequency
  • Conduct regular account reviews

Requirements of the Role:


  • Post Matric Qualification in Sales/Marketing
  • A minimum of 2 years' experience in Sales/Marketing in a FMCG environment
  • Valid unendorsed Code 8 drivers license
  • Basic knowledge of PC and Microsoft office
  • Merchandising experience strongly preferred
  • Regional languages competence
  • Beverage industry experience strongly preferred

Preferred Skills/Competencies:


  • Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships
  • Ability to work independently
  • Time management skills
  • Persuasiveness and selling ability
  • Strong achievement orientation
  • Beer knowledge and processes
  • Exceptional verbal ability and communication skills
  • Commercial Acumen

NB:

Specific duties/responsibilities will vary from time to time: the above list is intended to indicate the general nature of the post and is not exhaustive.

The post holder will be expected to be flexible in supporting the business by undertaking any other responsibilities which are aligned with this job level.



Job Type:
Permanent


Salary:
From R4.00 per month


Ability to commute/relocate:

  • East London,

Eastern Cape:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)
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