Our client, a large name in the FMCG/Wholesale industry seeks a dynamic Business Development Specialist to join their team. The successful incumbent will report to the General Manager. The main purpose of the job is to develop and manage an effective sales territory, the successful implementation of Operational plans set by Business Manager and Management by achieving the objectives for the various products sale’s targets in the identified market segments. This person must determine most accurate total buying potential for each customer in his/her territory and capture this information against the client’s name on the Calling Cycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Sales Target Achievement
  • Achievement of Weekly and Monthly Sales/ Gross Profit Targets as set by Management
  • Customer Business Planning
  • Plan how to achieve sales targets for each of the customers within the sales territory.
  • Plan to achieve daily sales targets.
  • Analyse territory sales performance by product and formulate plans to counteract opposition activities.
  • Plan territory calls as per call cycle (time utilization).
  • Identify new business opportunities and alternative sales opportunities within territory and formulate sales objectives.
  • Plan for high level of Customer Service
  • Plan promotional activity
  • Feedback to managers re opportunities.
  • Sales Activities
  • Negotiate order within given and approved parameters.
  • Execute promotional activities and liaise with Sales Manager if necessary.
  • Initiate ad-hoc activities.
  • Discuss sales performance (purchasing) and issues with customers
  • Complete pricing surveys.
  • Provide technical advice and demonstrate products.
  • Provide solutions – add value to customers
  • Identify sales opportunities
  • Increase basket of products sold to customers.
  • Sales Admin and Financial Control
  • Update customer record cards and call cycle sheets.
  • Collect debtor’s payments where necessary.
  • Attend stock takes.
  • Provide documentation for new accounts including credit application form – new and updates.
  • Attend sales meetings / conferences / training courses.
  • Any other activities on a short-term basis as required by the Company

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Grade 12
  • Sales Diploma

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS :

  • Sales ability
  • Negotiation skill
  • Understands & apply Customer Intimacy i.e. the selling the Total Solution
  • Product knowledge
  • Practical application of our product range
  • Analytical Ability
  • Financial implication and awareness
  • Computer skills

Desired Skills:

  • Sales Representative
  • Business Development
  • Sales
  • Sales Rep
  • fmcg sales

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Grade 12 / Matric

Employer & Job Benefits:

  • Vehicle Allowance
  • Fuel Allowance
  • cellphone allowance
  • Tablet
  • Laptop
  • sales tools
  • Pension Fund
  • commission

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