Sales Manager

Sales and Branch ManagerMinimum RequirementsMatric (Grade 12)Understanding the Plastic Packaging market would be advantageousAn understanding of packaging essentialComputer Literacy (EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT, SAP would be a benefit)Ability to work proactively, think laterally and analyticallyAbility to organize and manage own time and processes self-disciplineAbility to do budgetingSales and marketing qualifications would be advantageousAt least 4 to 6 years of external sales experienceAbility to close deals efficiently and effectivelyAbility to deal with all levels of employees including senior managementDrivers license pre-requisite (Code 08)Experience managing a team (experience in Stock or Logistics would be advantageous)ResponsibilitiesManaging the small team at the branch and the Stores and Distribution function on-siteCoordinating stock and deliveries from Pinetown to warehouse, and stock management on-siteManaging H&S, ISO, and Food Safety for the branchProperty Maintenance and security for the branchDay-to-day calling on customers and management of key accountsSourcing of new customers/businessManaging sales effectively ensuring that sales budgets are beatenDeveloping effective relationships with new and current CustomersIdentifying and creating new opportunities in the industryProactively monitoring sales, customers, and competitorsPresenting professional price proposals in writing to all customersDeveloping relevant sales budgets in conjunction with the ExecutiveReporting weekly on salesInterfacing with production, planning, and design departmentsEnsuring that stock is managed effectively and that obsolescence costs are minimizedEnsuring all customer requirements and complaints are communicated appropriately and dealt with timeously
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