Graduate Sales representative at The Shoprite Group of Companies

An exciting opportunity exists for an individual who is passionate about sales and hospitality. The program allows for you to have an overview of Checkers Food Services and to understand how the sales environment works.
Job Objectives    

•  Gain holistic Company knowledge of the Shoprite Group
•  Gain holistic business knowledge of Checkers Food Services
•  Developing young talent into self-sufficient and successful Sales Representatives
•  Researches and analyses sources for developing prospective customers
•  Expedites the resolution of customer problems and complaints.
•  Identifies advantages and compares organization’s products/services.
•  Plans and organises personal sales strategy by maximizing the return on time investment for the geographical area.
•  Keeps abreast of products applications, market conditions, competitive advertising, advertising and promotional trends.
•  Establishes, develops and maintains business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the assigned geographical area to generate new business of the organizations products.
•  Focuses sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of dealers.
•  Makes telephone calls and in-person visits and presentations to existing and prospective customers.

Qualifications    
Essential

•  Degree in Marketing Management or Retail Business Development or similar
•  Diploma in Marketing Management or Retail Business Development or similar

Experience    

• Desirable
•  1 Year experience in the hospitality industry or marketing/sales industry

Knowledge and Skills    

•  Knowledge in retail and food services