Job Description

The company is a leading provider of kitchen equipment and cookware to numberous sectors. Medical aid and provident fund contributions, car and petrol allowance.

Build relationships with dealers and end-users.

Champion and drive the success of the brand, and offer solutions

Develop strategies to grow and maximise the brand's profits and share in the market while ensuring customers' satisfaction.

Solid product knowledge is essential.

Understand the market and the customer base.

Set up and deliver sales presentations, product/service demonstrations and other sales solutions to customers and various decision-making audiences, and cooking demonstrations.

Communicate the brand identity and corporate position to target markets.

Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of competitor's products, services and solutions for comparison.

Responsible for weekly/monthly/quarterly sales data and reports.

Manage sales, margins, inventory levels, and purchasing to maximize develop rollout guides, training material, and implementation plans for new products.

Identify opportunity across various market segments and develop action plans to improve performance in all market segments.

Develop reports for evaluating the profitability of products.

Track performance on all SKUs for the brand.

Develop a monthly promotional calendar to enhance sales and profits. Present promotional calendar for approval.

Conduct dealer visits to monitor product performance and make recommendations.

Build and maintain end user relationships and develop action plans to improve demand and sales within the end-user market.

Manage supplier relationships to include purchasing, the negotiation of rebate programs, as well as, tracking, and billing for rebates.

Develop forecasts to ensure proper inventories are maintained in the warehouse.

Requirements:

Grade 12 (or equivalent) - Essential

Relevant tertiary qualification or an acceptable combination of education and experience

Minimum of three years of direct work experience in a similar capacity in the same or s

Ability to drive both short and long-term brand growth and profitability.

Experience in building and nurturing brands (highly desirable)

Driver's license

Business acumen and good understanding of business processes and functions

Skills and experience

High accuracy levels and strong attention to detail.

Strong communication skills for engaging at a senior level.

Ability to meet tight deadlines.

Highly effective in building and maintaining customer and supplier relationships

Energized by an entrepreneurial environment - not afraid to do things themselves to get things done. Comfortable at making decisions with limited information and resources.

Takes initiative and follows through on commitments

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R30000,00 - R33000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

Do you have food-related experience
Education:

Diploma (Preferred)
Experience:

sales: 3 years (Required) marketing: 3 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:

25% (Required)
Work Location: In person