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Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and grow sales across the KZN and Free State regions, maintaining existing accounts and identifying new business opportunities
- Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and international manufacturers
- Expand the market for existing products and identify opportunities for new products and business development
- Prepare quotations and costings, manage samples and ensure timeous follow-ups on customer enquiries and offers
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, customer buying patterns and changing industry requirements
- Contribute to pricing strategies, margin management and sales forecasting
- Monitor stock availability, stock levels and expiry dates to support effective sales planning
- Maintain accurate sales reports and make effective use of internal systems
- Participate in sales meetings, projects, market research and new product development initiatives
- Liaise with overseas suppliers regarding pricing, market information and product-related matters
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Durban office and manage the Customer Support team
Requirements:
- Proven sales experience with a successful track record
- A tertiary qualification would be advantageous
- Experience in the food industry, particularly technical sales, would be beneficial but is not essential
- Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Confident engaging with customers, suppliers and international stakeholders
- Good computer skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Proactive, energetic and organised, with a hands-on approach and the ability to take ownership
- Professional, reliable and comfortable working independently as well as part of a national team
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
- Own reliable and presentable transport is essential
- Willingness to travel locally and internationally as required
If you are a hands-on sales professional who enjoys building relationships, developing markets and driving business growth, this is an excellent opportunity to make your mark within an established business.
Apply: recruiter@sandicrowther.co.za
Sandi Crowther Recruitment
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