Job Description

Our client, in the Avocado Production and Sales Industry, is looking for a seasoned Business Development/Sales Manager with sales experience to join their team based in uMhlanga as soon as possible.

Overall Job View:

The companys BDM team is the most vital unit in their organization. The position of the company Business Development/Sales Manager consists of selling Ripe & Ready avocados to restaurants and foodie outlets. Technical and/or scientific knowledge is sometimes required in the food and beverage industry.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Our Business Development Managers (BDMs) call on current hospitality customers (restaurants) as well as cold call and open new restaurants in their respective areas, with a strong focus on developing new business by opening new accounts.
• BDMs assist with kitchen staff training, technical advice on Avocado storage and usage. They deal with orders, stock management, complaints, route planning and development to maximize route efficiency.
• Attend Training Meetings on: Technical fruit issues: Sales: Systems
• Management of your Tele-Sales and Delivery team (2-6 people)
• Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information such as selling strategies and marketing information.
• Identify prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, and attending trade shows and conferences.
• Maintain customer records, using a bespoke CRM-Skynamo

Qualifications and requirements

• A solid track record within sales into the hospitality or related industries.
• MINIMUM 7 years sales experience.
• Solid grasp of Mathematics to think quick in order to best serve our customers.
• Ability to influence others to change their minds and behavior and be an outstanding listener

Working conditions

• Full-time position, Monday through Friday, plus promotions, trade shows and conferences that may fall on a weekend or outside normal working hours.
• Working hours (+- 45 hours/week)
• Available after hours and weekends to assist clients should a problem arise.

Package

• Basic salary, commission (average commission is double basic salary), Branded Vehicle, Cellphone and tablet with allowance, Company Profit Share Scheme after 1 year service, 15 days annual leave, Random incentives and bouses throughout the year.

Location: uMhlanga (East Coast area, main office based in Pietermaritzburg)

Salary: R15 000-R20 000 (depending on experience) + Commission and other benefits mentioned above

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Please apply online if you meet the above-mentioned requirements.

Please assume that your application was unsuccessful If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks.

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