Through our sugar operations in Southern Africa, we produce a range of refined carbohydrate products from sugarcane. We have considerable expertise in downstream agricultural products, biofuel production and electricity cogeneration. Competition for water and alternative land usages is an ongoing dynamic. We balance the operational requirement for cane suppl...
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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).