SALES REPRESENTATIVE – MAUN – Bolux Group (Pty) Ltd 517 views

SALES REPRESENTATIVE – MAUN

Reporting to Regional Sales Manager you will have the responsibility to support the Company’s sales activities and customer satisfaction expectations through ensuring that the Company’s products are always available and in marketable conditions throughout identified stores, wholesalers, supermarkets etc.

Your principal responsibilities shall include the following:

• To ensure proper coverage of area manned such that a good strong relationship is build and maintained between the Senior Store Managers, Floor Managers supervisors, merchandisers and Bolux Group.
• Maintain clear and effective lines of communications with line Managers, to enable him/her have thorough knowledge and understanding of daily activities and all matters that could have influence on sales and marketing operation in your area
• Responsible for shelves being full at all times, maintain shelf space in all product categories and ensure number of facings and percentages of shelf space is in direct correlation with products percentage forward share.
• Ensure correct and visible pricing at all times
• To make sure stock is rotated (FIFO- First In First Out), through liaising with storerooms personnel and store Managers at all times on arrival/delivery of stock.
• To negotiate for Gondola ends and ensure most prominent display areas are achieved and number of facings for Bolux Group are maximized (Eye level is buy level!).
• To source out optimum shelf positions through skillful negotiations with store staff and management.
• Coordinate merchandiser’s calls with Bolux Group deliveries, report stock deliveries to Sales Manager and ensure the stock is packed on shelves as soon as possible after delivery.
• Ensure proper product handling, in order to minimize damages and returns.
• To monitor cleanliness and hygiene, by cleaning and disinfecting shelves regularly to eliminate infestation, and ensure that products on shelves appear appealing

(remove dirty & damaged packs).

• To ensure that all products for sale to consumers in the store are well within the deadlines of their shelf life (Expiry/Best Before Dates).
• Participate actively in the implementation of applicable ISO systems and Kaizen programs in order to contribute to company compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental Policies.
• Undertakes other related duties as may be required by the Company.

Education / Professional Background

• Diploma in Sales and Marketing or Marketing related field.
• Exposure to sales, customer service, merchandising, product management, market analysis will be an added advantage.
• Good team player
• Pays attention to detail.
• Valid Driving License is essential.

Experience

• The position requires a minimum of six (6) years post qualification experience in the FMCG industry.