Account Manager South Africa - Johannesburg, South Africa - Hoek flowers

Description

Interested in working for an International Dutch Flower Company? Hoek Flowers South Africa is looking for an Account Manager.


Who are we?
Hoek flowers is a dynamic family business. We are specialists in the worldwide delivery of flowers and plants. When saying 'worldwide', we are talking about over 56 countries. Over and above the current markets we occupy, we are always looking for opportunities for expansion and new market. South Africa is the first office we have in Africa. Our goal is to deliver the products ordered as soon as possible to the customers. Every day is a challenge, an exciting race against time, and therefore we can use your help


What are you going to do?

• As an account manager for Hoek Flowers, you will be responsible for setting up new customers to sell our flowers and linked assortment to.
• Communications with internal logistics, customers and liaison with our freight forwarders.
• Your roll is selfmanaged reporting to your regional manager. You will need to be highly motivated, the role comes with a great deal of independence, you will be encouraged to take your own initiative and create your own opportunities.
• You are responsible for maintaining contacts with existing clients, recommending (new) products, and developing sales within the market.
• With the support of an experienced internal organization, you have the freedom to continue to grow within our sales organization.
• Discussing new ideas/innovative sales/business improving ideas with regional manager.

What do you need to bring?

• Experience and knowledge of flowers
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Commercial awareness
• Representative
• Enterprising
• Experience and drive for sales
• Driving license category B
• Ability to travel cross country when necessary and possibly internationally

What to expect from us?

• We are a dynamic company with an informal working atmosphere;
• Excellent opportunities for continued growth;
• A high degree of independence and the opportunity to develop your own initiatives;
• You will receive a suitable salary with extras such as a laptop.

Interested or want to know more? Enthusiastic and would you like to work in one of the most beautiful branches in Holland?

You might be the one we are looking for


To apply:

• Please send your CV.
• Please can you send a supporting document describing the flower industry in South Africa as well as some ideas on spreading the Hoek footprint and ideas for a sales strategy.