Job Summary
National packaging manufacturer requires an experienced Salesperson with relevant staff management and packaging sales experience for their site in Empangeni. Position is split as follows - 70% external sales and 30% branch/people management (team of 4).
Requirements
* Matric minimum, additional Sales / Marketing qualification advantageous
* At least 4 to 6 years external sales experience in packaging (plastics, corrugated, canning etc.) or closely related FMCG environment
* Ability to close deals efficiently and effectively
* Experience managing a team (experience in Stock or Logistics advantageous)
* Understanding of the Rigid Plastic Packaging market would be advantageous
* Ability to work proactively, think laterally and analytically
* Able to organise and manage own time and processes i.e. self-disciplined
* Ability to do budgeting
* Able to deal with all levels of employees including senior management
* Computer literate - MS Office; SAP beneficial
Monthly Remuneration
* R40 000 to R45 000 basic
* R5000 car allowance + fuel card
* Commission
* Medical aid + pension
Responsibilities
* Managing a small team at the branch and the Stores and Distribution function on site, including admin, consumables and other branch requirements
* Coordinating stock and deliveries from Pinetown to warehouse, and stock management on site
* Managing H&S, ISO and Food Safety for the branch
* Property maintenance and security for the branch
* Day-to-day calling on customers and management of key accounts
* Sourcing of new customers/business
* Managing sales effectively ensuring that sales budgets are beaten
* Developing effective relationships with new and current customers
* Identifying and creating new opportunities in the industry
* Proactively monitoring sales, customers and competitors
* Presenting professional price proposals in writing to all customers
* Developing relevant sales budgets in conjunction with Divisional Executive
* Reporting weekly on sales
* Interfacing with production, planning and design departments
* Ensuring that stock is managed effectively and that obsolescence costs are minimised
* Ensuring all customer requirements and complaints are communicated appropriately and dealt with timeously
Contact Scott on 0117041302
McKessar Recruitment
Randburg
2-10
Recruiter
About
We are specialist recruiters in the following industries : 1.) high speed packaging (FMCG), 2.) plastics packaging and 3.) industrial pumps and valves. In these fields we are recruiting for recognised local and international market leaders. Positions we cover include qualified artisans, production / maintenance team leaders, engineers and sales personnel.