Job Description

Our client, in the Veterinary industry is currently looking for a Sales and Brand Executive, in Johannesburg.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and open new accounts in the Pet Speciality sector including independent, franchise and corporate brick and mortar stores (veterinary practice, vet shops, pet shops), but not excluding professionals (breeders, groomers, trainers, behaviourists etc.)
• Build and maintain a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads.
• Implement effective sales techniques to ensure the successful launch, maintenance, and growth of product portfolio.
• Service all customers (potential, existing, previous), alert them of new products, promotions, and enhancements as well as ongoing product support through a monthly call cycle program.
• Identify and understand product or service needs with customers including end-consumer, retailers, and wholesalers; identify and suggest products and service to meet those needs.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management, addressing all customer queries, post-sale complaints, orders and stock control.
• Demonstrate the functions and utility of products through effective product training and demonstrations.
• Submit weekly call reports detailing sales activities including calls, market activity, customer feedback, sales progress and weekly planner.
• Analyse monthly sales figures and manage detailed reports including targets, product sales and customer activities.
• Meet and exceed monthly/quarterly targets.
• Perform market research to ensure optimum competitiveness.

• Minimum 3 years in the Veterinary/Pet Retail sector and/or minimum 5 years field Sales experience in the Retail industry.
• Relevant Diploma or Degree.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.
• Bilingual (English and Afrikaans)
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Must demonstrate a knowledge of the Pet industry and share a passion for pets.

• R20 000 xe2x80x93 R22 000 per month + commission.

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