Technical Sales Representative - Johannesburg at Tongaat Hulett

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

•  Compile weekly statistics to measure performance.
•  Implement and / or discuss measures to improve volumes and or/ profitability.
•  Report regularly (weekly & monthly) on area sales performance.
•  Plan and record customer visits ensuring that regular contact and communication is maintained through business reviews.
•  Monitor & report back on competitor activities.
•  Manage customer pricing and RTM.
•  Build & maintain sound business relationships with all parties through regular interaction.
•  Communicate effectively & efficiently with customers at various levels as well as all stakeholders.
•  Provide technical support to customers.
•  Communicate regularly with warehouse staff to ensure proper & prompt processing of customer claims.
•   Assist customers with development of products with the view to actively promote the Huletts Brand (including Huletts Sweetener products)

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

•  Matric & National Diploma in Food Technology or Sales & Marketing Qualification with a solid  3-4 years food / ingredients technical background and experience in sales preferably in food       manufacturing. With a valid Code 8 driver’s licence.
•   Sales focused & building customer relationship with attention to detail.
•  Must have high ethical values, be professional & matured.
•  Required to be able to work outside the normal working hours.
•  A team player with a strong, confident and assertive personality.
•  Ability to take Initiative.
•  Excellent communication & negotiation capabilities.  
• Computer literate & proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SAP (advantageous).