Founded in 1820 with a rich history spanning more than 195 years, Premier is entering a new and exciting period in our journey. In July 2014 we moved into our new corporate offices in Waterfall City just north of Johannesburg.
The past two years have seen a series of changes whereby Premier expanded from the traditional milling and baking business into suga...
Customer Relationship Development:Regularly visit Tier 1 and Tier 2 customers.Take ownership of the value chain.Stay updated on market trends and product costing.Develop new customer needs based on baking trends.Acquire a deep understanding of Premier's product basket.
Profitable Market Share Growth: Identify profitable baking trends and implement Research and Development (R&D). Manage costs and budgets efficiently. Expand the customer base while maintaining existing relationships.
Technical/Sales Support: Control costs and extend product lines. Address market-specific demands. Minimize stock and product losses. Provide in-store bakery training and conduct market research.
Business Regulations and Compliance: Ensure adherence to various regulations and acts.
Targets Achievement: Execute business unit strategies and maintain scorecards. Manage the monthly budget effectively. Contribute to Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP).
Technical Solutions: Provide costings and technical solutions, overseeing the entire value chain.
Qualification Requirements
Education: Grade 12- Essential. National Diploma in Baking- Desirable
Experience Requirements
Experience: 3 years in FMCG- Essential. Bakery industry training – Desirable. Understanding of B2B channels and categories
Key Outputs
Knowledge:
Advanced knowledge of sales, trading environments, product costing, and macro/microenvironments. Understanding of cross-functional integration. Knowledge of upskilling customer technology.
Skills: Strong technical problem-solving and baking skills. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel. Excellent communication skills. Ability to contribute to Research and Development (R&D) and New Product Development (NPD).
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