We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.
But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.
Vector's vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in 'multi-temperature' vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.
Job PurposeTo be an effective sales and merchandising agent to retail, franchise and wholesale customers by maintaining regular contact and providing relevant solutions based on a clear understanding of the Customer's business, the macro environment and the Principal's products.
The vacancy exists at Lydenburg.
Key ResponsibilitiesCustomer Engagement: Establish an effective route plan to achieve maximum call rate efficiencies each day for the month.Conduct research, preparation and planning to achieve the relevant objectives for both Vector and the customer.Execute Principal priorities for the month.Ensure successful promotional compliance and implementation.Revert on stores that are non-compliant regarding promotional activities.Provide quality feedback to the supply chain and other relevant functions when required.Customer Relationship Management: Maintain and expand the customer base by building and maintaining good relationships with key customers.Resolve escalated customer queries and issues professionally.Supply Chain and Distribution Management: Address area stock availability issues with depots.Achieve New Product Development (NPD) & Depth of Distribution (DOD) targets.Team Coordination and Self-Management: Champion training and development of self and others.Participate in and drive regular performance appraisals.Budget Management: Drive the achievement of the area sales budgets in terms of volume.District Team Supervision: Supervise merchandisers in respective stores.Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the JobQualifications and Experience: MatricMarketing and sales degree or diploma (preferable)1 to 2 years direct selling experienceSkills and Competencies: Achieving sales, profitability, and budget goalsAnalytical thinkingComputer literacy (MS Office and Digital applications)Direct sellingInterpersonal skillsLogical thinkingPlanning and organizationProblem solvingVerbal and written communicationPeople managementAttributes: Able to prioritizeCommitment to building strong business relationshipsDeadline drivenHigh-energy self-starter and collaborative team playerInitiative and assertive
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