The Building Company is the Southern African operations building material division of Pepkor. The Building Company’s retail activities expand to 171 outlets throughout Southern Africa. Our branches are located in major centres in South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland and Botswana, and are managed as either corporate, joint venture or franchise stores. Our brand...
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The main purpose of the job is to ensure that all stock held by the business is correctly and neatly located, binned and displayed at all times and that all racks, bays, gondolas and such holding, or display systems are maintained in a good and clean state at all times.
Job Description
Manage Customer Base by adhering to weekly call cycle report (Skynamo)
Assist External Sales Reps with demonstration days
Call on corporate clients
Monthly reporting to Sales Manager
Customer Service
Achieve Sales and Gross Profit Targets
Administration and Reporting
Merchandising of Stock
Follow up on quotes
Placement of stock
Returning Stock not removed from location
Ensure Stock is displayed correctly
Reporting on Damaged Stock
Receiving and Checking
Report on Depletion or removal of stock
Product Promotions
Aid customers
Ensure Merchandising Standards are complied to
Maintaining Equipment
To uphold and promote the company values and culture
Job Requirements
Grade 12
Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position
Minimum 1 years experience as in external merchandising or as a junior sales rep (essential)
Knowledge of general building material environment is essential
Proven success in personal selling (achieving sales targets), customer service finding new business (customer) and converting it to actual sales.
Ability to manage and coordinate regular stock takes