Sales Representative at The Shoprite Group of Companies

An exciting opportunity awaits an individual who is passionate about sales and hospitality. The main purpose of the position is to maintain business relationships with current customers and prospective customers. You will also be required to focus on sales and meet sales targets by studying existing and potential volumes of dealers.
Job Objectives    

•  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.
•  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.

Qualifications    

• Matric

Experience

•  At least 2 years’ experience in Food Services Industry is desirable
•  At least 2 years’ experience in Sales Representative is essential

Knowledge and Skills

•  Knowledge in retail and food services