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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