eThekwini: Sales Representative – VKB Milling, Eastern Cape posted by VKB Group

Introduction VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the agri-processing division of the VKB Group. The VKB Group is a significant role player in the agricultural industry in South Africa and strives, through best practices, continuous improvement and world-class operations, to add meaningful value to the industry. VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd operates white maize mills in Mokopane and Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, and Mashishing in Mpumalanga, a wheat mill in Frankfort in the Free State as well as a maize mill in Christiana and a Wheat Mill in Modderrivier in the Northern Cape. The company offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding work environment. Ready to lead, sell, and grow market share? Were looking for a confident, customer-focused Sales Representative who thrives in the field, loves building relationships, and knows how to hit targets. If youre passionate about sales and can lead a team to success, this role is for you! We live by these values: Humble Youre eager to learn, open to feedback, and respectful in every interaction. Hungry Youre driven, proactive, and always looking for ways to improve processes. Smart You bring sharp thinking and sound judgment to every task. Bold Youre confident in your ideas and not afraid to challenge the status quo. Team Player You collaborate easily and know that together we achieve more. What youll be doing: Visit customers, build relationships, and take orders weekly Drive sales growth and increase market share in your area Deliver on customer-specific sales targets and sales plans Lead and manage a team of Field Marketers (training, coaching, performance control) Ensure excellent service delivery and customer satisfaction Drive product sales at retail and wholesale level Manage day-to-day sales activities: POS, activations, promotions, and demos Find and sign up new clients continuously Handle customer queries and complaints and escalate urgent issues quickly Submit weekly sales and financial performance reports to management What were looking for: Grade 12 (Diploma in Sales/Marketing is a bonus!) Computer literate Minimum 3 years sales experience Strong communication and marketing skills Confident in building customer relationships Fluent in English Valid drivers license (non-negotiable youll be on the road!) Skills that will make you stand out: Target-driven and results-focused Great planner and organiser Strong admin and reporting skills Excellent people skills (you can work with anyone) Problem-solver with good conflict management Analytical and detail-oriented Other Information The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion. VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment. VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Groups approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Groups Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities Things to take note of when applying through our Career Portal. Use Google Chrome when accessing the portal Clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word The CV should not have handwriting on the document NB! Only Submit your CV on the Upload CV section of the application form and not a PDF that includes other documents such as ID, Drivers License and other documents. The application form will make provision for the candidate to upload supporting documents. When uploading profile picture , make sure the minimum size uploaded is 300 x 300px