Objective Personnel is a professional recruitment partner and placement agency that has been making it’s mark on the industry for over 40 years. The company boasts a highly stream-lined service that offers its clients the freedom to focus on running their businesses while Objective Personnel deals with recruitment. Objective Personnel is well suited to filling any vacancy, from entry level to the CEO, and everything in between. If your business has employment opportunities that need filling, Objective Personnel will help you fill them with competent and qualified screened candidates. Situated near Johannesburg, Objective Personnel focuses on the whole of South Africa.
Objective Personnel is a professional recruitment partner and placement agency that has been making it’s mark on the industry for over 40 years. The company boasts a highly stream-lined service that offers its clients the freedom to focus on running their businesses while Objective Personnel deals with recruitment. Objective Personnel is well suited to filling any vacancy, from entry level to the CEO, and everything in between. If your business has employment opportunities that need filling, Objective Personnel will help you fill them with competent and qualified screened candidates. Situated near Johannesburg, Objective Personnel focuses on the whole of South Africa.
Objective Personnel is a professional recruitment partner and placement agency that has been making it’s mark on the industry for over 40 years. The company boasts a highly stream-lined service that offers its clients the freedom to focus on running their businesses while Objective Personnel deals with recruitment. Objective Personnel is well suited to filling any vacancy, from entry level to the CEO, and everything in between. If your business has employment opportunities that need filling, Objective Personnel will help you fill them with competent and qualified screened candidates. Situated near Johannesburg, Objective Personnel focuses on the whole of South Africa.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
HSE Management:
· Maintain health, safety and environment within the internal environment Comply to Legislation as set out in the OSH Act and to organisational standards
· Address workplace hazards and risks
· Within scope of authority of the role, carry out all the employers lawful orders in the interest of health and safety, and report any unsafe acts or conditions
· You are authorised in terms of the OSH Act to enforce all requirements of the standard operating procedures
Quality & Food Safety
· Comply to Legislation as set out in the Foodstuffs Disinfectants and Cosmetics Act and all other relevant Food legislation, regulations and organisational standards
· Apply and continuously improve procedures within internal environment
· Comply with requirements of the Integrated Management System
· Refer to IMS Responsibilities and Authorities– Document reference SDOSA-HR-3-01-M
FINANCE:
· Achieve the annual Sales Budget as per targets and margin expectations
· Manage/Assist with account receivable/ collection
· Pricing deals must be in line with company standards and done on time
· Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)
· Minimise waste and rework
· Manage costs and drive continuous improvement
· Ensure all trading rebate documents are up to date and accurate
· Manage customer Debtors book in line with company policy
CUSTOMERS:Customer Relations:
· Monitor and maintain customer satisfaction together with customer service input
· Develop and manage customer relationships to meet business objectives
· Plan a communication strategy for all customers which includes formal meetings/reviews
· Adopt a pro-active customer engagement strategy
Distributor Relations:
· Manage distributor relationships and needs
· Monthly sales reviews to be done with growth plans discussed
· Trade/customer visits planned and adhered to with distributors
PROCESS:
Sales Strategy:
· Provide input into the Sales strategy and align to the business strategy
· Assess gaps, competitor activities and opportunities in the market
· Identify market gaps and new customer opportunities
Sales Planning:
· Monitor and review customer activity plans
· Plan customer service callage (monthly sales plan)
· Gather and provide relevant information to contribute to Sales and Marketing activities
· Analyse data and update sales activities and action plans
Sales Forecasting:
· Provide accurate Sales Forecasts and allocate appropriate stock covers by region within set time frames (and by customer)
· Maintain stock levels on shelf and with distributors as per SLA'S
· Understand stock levels in Dc’s to manage customer expectations
Sales Management:
· Negotiate and manage Trading Term Agreements as per register
· Negotiate and implement Key Account pricing within internal parameters
· Liaise with the Customer Service Department for orders and delivery details
· Manage the stock return process with distributors and merchandising partner (Damages, Expired Sell by Date, etc.)
· Manage all operational activities within the channel (promotions, price increases, deals, listings, merchandising, etc.)
· Ensure that Product storage quality standards are maintained
· Implement sales activity plans within the channel (promotions, price increases, deals, listings, merchandising, etc.) to meet agreed deadlines
· Actively pursue new business opportunities
· Present the range of products and services to customers and close deals with customers
· Check that the product range is represented in the market
· Investigate product related complaints
Regional Accounts:
· Manage Regional Accounts Agents to ensure the desired Sales targets are achieved
· Manage Regional Accounts Distributors, Cash & Carry's, Buying groups and merchandising partner
· Manage Corporate clients
· Manage Industrial, Bakery & Confectionary Accounts
· Develop Regional Sales and Advertising plans and implement Marketing activities and promotions
· Negotiate shelf space where forward share is behind market share within allowed dealing parameters and ensure our merchandising partner is also adhering to this
Product Launches and Exhibitions:
Planning:
· Co-ordinate exhibition launches, briefing meetings and functions
· Arrange special events (internal and external)
· Prepare exhibition designs
Set-up:
· Assemble, install and dismantle exhibition stands
· Control and maintain venue equipment and assets
Exhibit:
· Exhibit company products
· Present a range of Products or services (Current and new products) and communicate product Features, Advantages and Benefits (FABS) to the customer
· Take transfer orders from end users and pass on to Distributors
Brand Development:
· Build strategic customer and complementary supplier alliances
· Implement Marketing and brand, product and service activities and promotions
· Plan and facilitate Product training (Customers, Sales teams, etc.)
· Provide technical support to Distributor Representatives and end-users
· Maintain Brand Loyalty amongst end-users
· Convert customers to company product
· Maintain and update End-User database
Research and Development Innovation:
· Work with customers in developing and manufacturing new innovations within their current and future product range
· Identify innovation opportunities
· Communicate product specification changes to customers
· Analyse and interpret data and marketing information
Reporting and Administration:
· Compile Sales Reports for customer reviews and sales tracking
· Ensure you live customer reports are captured live via honeybee for all customers
Functional Competencies:Personal Effectiveness Competencies:
· Customer Acquisition
· Customer Retention
· Sales Operations
· Sales Execution
· Sales Account Management
· Sales Strategy
· Key Account Management
· Route Planning
· Account receivables / collections
· Environment, Health & Safety Awareness
· Customer Focus
· Service Orientation
· Teamwork & Team Building
· Attention to Detail
· Communications
Technical Competencies:
Skills:
Customer Service:
· Apply the skills of customer care in a specific work environment
Computer Skills:
· Use a personal computer operating system
o MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
o SAP
o Quickr
Report Writing:
· Present information in report format
· Generate information and reports for internal and external use
Workshops/Meetings:
· Conduct a formal meeting
· Facilitate meetings/workshops effectively to achieve organisational outcomes
· Plan, develop and deliver presentations
General:
· Apply the organisation's code of conduct in a work environment
· Apply the principles of corporate governance and ethics in a function
· Apply the principles of ethics to improve organisational culture
· Apply basic business principles
· Apply problem-solving techniques to make a decision or solve a problem
· Apply research techniques to interpret and analyse data
· Maintain values in all trading conditions
Knowledge:
ESH:
· Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to basic Health, Safety and Environmental principles in and around a workplace (PPE requirements, Housekeeping standards, etc.)
· Demonstrate knowledge of SHE System requirements
Quality:
· Demonstrate an understanding of HACCP principles
· Demonstrate an understanding of quality and food safety requirements for a Quality Management System
· Demonstrate an understanding of risk assessment concepts and processes
Customer Service
· Demonstrate an awareness of customer service
Product:
· Demonstrate knowledge of the Food and Bakery market, industry and categories
· Demonstrate knowledge of Customers requirements
· Demonstrate knowledge of the nature of edible oils and fats and its transformation into commercial oil and fat based products
· Demonstrate knowledge of the nature and composition of food
· Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental chemical and physical reactions
Department:
Sales
Job Family:
Sales
Reports to (Title):
Sales Manager/National Key Accounts Manager
Key customers:
External: Food Manufacturers, Distributors, Wholesalers and Retailers, Industrial Customers, Agents, Consumers
Internal: Marketing, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Finance
Key contacts:
External: Agents
Internal: Marketing, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Finance
Minimum qualifications:
Grade 12
Advantageous qualifications:
IMM
Legal requirements:
Job grade:
C
Experience:
3 - 5 years relevant experience in a related role within the food marketing and sales environment
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