Jobs Available at Woodlands Dairy

Job Description

• Woodlands Dairy is offering a Dairy Learnership programme targeted at unemployed Matriculants.
• Applications are invited from interested youth who meet the minimum requirements and are interested in starting a career in dairy reception and processing.
• The Learnership will cover the following areas, Milk reception, Nature of Milk, Food safety, Housekeeping, CIP, COP and other modules. 

Who is eligible to apply?  

• Unemployed South African Youth between 18 - 29 years with Matric. Applicants are NOT required to have previous work experience.  

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The successful candidate will be report to the Regional Sales Manager

• Develop & implement strategic sales plans to achieve volume, revenue, and market share targets in your assigned area.
• Manage a portfolio of existing customers and build new business with restaurants, hotels, caterers, cafes, and institutional buyers.
•  Lead, train, and motivate Sales Rep/s to drive field execution and client satisfaction.
• Drive sales to achieve company objectives; sales volumes and pricing targets across the basket of products given by your RSM.
• Set Targets and Budget to achieve monthly by customer to your Rep/s.
• Monitor and report on sales performance, market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback.
• Drive new product placements, promotional campaigns, and channel expansion initiatives.
• Manage relationships with foodservice clients (national & regional) including restaurants, hotels, QSRs, catering companies, and institutional clients.
• Provide input and support to sales forecasting, waste management and logistical supply chain processes to ensure on time delivery is achieved.
• Compile weekly and monthly feedback reports to RSM with supporting analysis and interpretation.

Knowledge and Skills:

• The ideal candidate must have matric. Relevant tertiary qualification would be an advantage.
• A minimum of 3-4 years Food Service FMCG sales experience dealing with national regional clients, with a successful track record of interaction, will be required.
• Ability to work independently in a self-disciplined manner to meet objectives and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Be highly skilled in communication and negotiation and ensure service excellence is always executed in a proactive manner.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills, with attention to detail.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team to drive collective success.
• Results-oriented mindset with strong planning and time management skills
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally

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Key Performance Areas:

• The successful candidate will be report to the Regional Sales Manager
• Primarily responsible for driving sales within the customer base to achieve set budgets.
• Setting goals to achieve the budget.
• Organise personal strategy by maximising the ROI for their specific database.
• Sitting with supervisor on planning & deals.
• Planning and Preparation.
• Qliksense – daily, weekly & monthly sales tracking, management of sample & free stock budget.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in FMCG environment.
• Matric certificate. Post matric qualification will be an added advantage.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with a proactive approach to customer service. 
• Strong budget and reporting skills. 
• Computer Literate.
• Deadline driven with excellence in all tasks. 
• Ability to work independently in a self-disciplined manner. 
• A valid driver's license and willingness to travel locally. 

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Key Performance Areas:

• The successful candidate will report to the Area Sales Manager Food Service.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans achieve volume, revenue, and market share targets in your assigned area.
• Manage a portfolio of existing customers and build new business with restaurants, hotels, caterers, cafes, and institutional clients.
• Drive sales to achieve company objectives; sales volumes and pricing targets across the basket of products given by your Area Sales Manager.
• Manage relationships with foodservice clients (national & regional) including restaurants, hotels, QSRs, catering companies, and institutional clients.
• Provide input and support to sales forecasting, waste management and
• logistical supply chain processes to ensure on time delivery is achieved.
• Compile weekly and monthly feedback reports to ASM with supporting
• analysis and interpretation

Knowledge and Skills: 

• The ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification. (Would be an added advantage)
• Sales experience in Food Service FMCG, dealing with national regional clients, with a successful track record of interaction, will be required.
• Ability to work independently in a self-disciplined manner to meet objectives and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Be highly skilled in communication and negotiation and ensure service excellence is always executed in a proactive manner.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills, with attention to detail.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team to drive collective success.
• Results-oriented mindset with strong planning and time management skills
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally