Sales Representative at The Duchess

The primary responsibilities for this role will be:

• Develop prospective client/sales lists for the THE DUCHESS range of beverages.
• Sell the THE DUCHESS range of beverages to on-consumption outlets in Cape Town. Support the rest of the National team to do the same.
• “Cold call”, “road warrior” and “pound the pavements” to sell THE DUCHESS products
• Manage and nurture client relationships with THE DUCHESS outlets and assist/educate THE DUCHESS distributors, agents and their sales teams to best on-sell the THE DUCHESS brand & products.
• Diligently pursue in trade excellence by achieving the THE DUCHESS in trade merchandising standards
• Regularly participate in sampling stunts and THE DUCHESS promotions to engage with potential THE DUCHESS consumers
• Promote, negotiate the placing of, and fulfil the delivery of, THE DUCHESS marketing assets
• Monitor and ensure the optimal positioning, presentation and merchandising of THE DUCHESS products at THE DUCHESS outlets in Cape Town.
• Produce weekly/monthly sales reports and maintain up-to-date sales database information on a daily basis using our CRM sales app.
• Carefully manage stock holding in store and ensure sufficient stock pressure at all times. 

The following experience and attributes are necessary for the successful candidate:

• Minimum of 1-year sales experience in beverages or FMCG with credible quality references.
• Live close to Cape Town
• Preferable to have an undergraduate degree or diploma
• Enthusiastic team member with excellent people skills - ability to connect with, and nurture relationships, with clients, customers, colleagues, suppliers, service providers etc.
• Be a hard-working, self-motivated, caring, can-do-will-do worker who can work alone and on the road on a daily basis.
• Have excellent sales and business communication skills, good attention to detail, including a good command of Dutch & English (both written & spoken).
• Have a thorough working knowledge MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook & Powerpoint; and Internet/Email & social media
• Have a valid drivers license & own car
• Feel and demonstrate a natural affinity with THE DUCHESS’s brand and products

THE DUCHESS is a young, dynamic, fast-growing company and this position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fun and vibrant environment and be part of the exciting journey of building our brand.

The position is available from 1 February 2020.