Sales and Branch Manager Minimum Requirements: Matric [Grade 12} Understanding the Plastic Packaging market would be advantageous An understanding of packaging essential Computer Literacy (EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT, SAP would be a benefit) Ability to work proactively, think laterally and analytically Ability to organize and manage own time and processes self-discipline Ability to do budgeting Sales and marketing qualifications would be advantageous At least 4 to 6 years of external sales experience Ability to close deals efficiently and effectively Ability to deal with all levels of employees including senior management Drivers license pre-requisite (Code 08) Experience managing a team (experience in Stock or Logistics would be advantageous) Responsibilities: Managing the small team at the branch and the Stores and Distribution function on-site 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 the Executive Reporting weekly on sales Interfacing with production, planning, and design departments Develop relevant sales budgets in conjunction with the Executive Ensuring that stock is managed effectively and that obsolescence costs are minimized Ensuring all customer requirements and complaints are communicated appropriately and dealt with timeously Managing the 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