Job Description

R17k/month
Our client is looking for a strong Internal Sales Consultant to join their team.
Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• General Sales & Marketing Duties
• General Customer Service Duties
• Specific Duties Include:
• Build and maintain sound relationships with customers, suppliers, vendors, and business partners.
• Grow current business with existing customers.
• Obtain and develop new prospective customers.
• Accurate reporting and compilation of market information
• Competently calculate cost and sales prices for products
• Manage the sample process (arranging samples for customers, arranging courier delivery, following up on
• progress etc.)
• Liaise with suppliers and provide regular status updates and feedback on current sales projects

Minimum requirements:
Knowledge

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Formal training in food science, technology and/or chemical field non negotiable
• Any formal sales & marketing related skills
• Financial and business acumen / value-add thinking.
• Sound office administration skills
• Bilingual English & Afrikaans

Experience

• Competent in selling and marketing of tangible products (Preferable)
• Skilled in market research, new customer canvassing and service of existing customers
• Up to 2 years working experience in an internal sales, marketing or customer service-related position
• Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous

Technical Skills

• Computer literate and familiar with standard MS Office applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Strong planning and organisation skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Good interpersonal and social skills and adept at cultivating good business relationships with customers.
• Own transport essential

Behaviours/Attitudes

• Organised and Logical
• Assertive / strong personality
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined
• Effective time management
• Being resilient / tenacity
• Problem analysis and resolution
• Good teamwork / collaboration