Job Description

This role is responsible for fulfilling a complete sales and merchandise function of the branded product range while representing AFRIQUE Pet Food division in trade.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 5 years sales experience in fast-moving consumer goods is essential.
• Previous pet food experience is an added advantage.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Proactively engage customers and respond to customers queries and complaints regarding product, pricing, promotion, stock availability and deliveries.
• Ensure that all credits or price disputes, i.e., quotes vs invoices, are investigated, verified and feedback is communicated to the customer.
• Engage with prospective customers with clearly defined aims.
• Ensure achievement of the minimum actual volume sales vs the set volume budget.
• Ensure volume growth on previous years' volumes is in line with category growth.
• Continually follow up & communicate with customers and business to ensure the brand and business deliver on the proposition and service.
• Monitor and give feedback on all activities in the trade.
• Negotiate prices and terms of sales and service agreements.
• Plan and schedule promotional activities and activations to drive volume at the point of purchase.
• Build in-store displays utilising marketing material for added brand awareness.
• Provide training to in-store staff on products & feeding guidelines.
• Attend trade shows and industry trade functions (which are mostly scheduled on weekends).
• Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information, such as selling strategies and trade information.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/COMPETENCIES

• Good English communication skills - verbal and written.
• Product knowledge
• Problem-solving skills
• Active listening skills
• Time-management skills

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good client/customer relations
• Computer literate
• Stress management skills
• Team Player
• Result oriented
• Precise and accurate
• Responsible and disciplined

Closing date: 11 July 2025
Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest. The filling of these positions will be aligned to AFGRI's Employment Equity Policy
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