Job Description
About the Role
BevCo is seeking a Sales Representative to join our team in East London. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing a market-driven differentiated service that builds sustainable competitiveness within clearly identified channels, delivering sustainable growth in brand equity, sales volume, market share, competitive advantage, and corporate reputation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and build customer relationships with Outlet owners
- Drive weekly customer calls per outlet to build effective partnerships and resolve customer issues
- Ensure all current, correct customer master data captured onto Rapid Trade and is maintained
- Achieve customer sales volume targets
- Ensure each outlet buys directly from the Company consistently on a weekly basis
- Ensure the delivery of product availability, merchandising, promotions, pricing, and space in each and every outlet
- Monitor volumes by outlet to ensure 100% availability of key brands and packs through forward planning
- Manage stock rotation to ensure 100% availability
- Drive the effective execution of selective merchandising implementation in the consumption and purchase zones
- Negotiate and execute interior and exterior price communication; capture price priorities; ensure price point compliance and execute on the overall price and promotion campaigns throughout the year
- Manage the Company refrigeration assets by driving governance and compliance
- Manage all the Company assets in the outlets including permanent merchandising and signage
- Ensure the Company products are stocked in fridges as per guidelines
- Conduct asset verification surveys (Fridges, etc.)
- Assist customers with managing stock replenishment to minimise stock outs
- Manage stock rotation and quality
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4
- Up to 2 years experience (Operational Execution) Experience in a sales/marketing/FMCG environment
- Basic knowledge of PC, or potential to acquire it
Qualifications
None mentioned.
Salary & Benefits
Not applicable.
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About FMCG Retail Jobs in Eastern Cape
FMCG retail positions in Eastern Cape, South Africa offer a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. Generally, the job market for FMCG retail roles in this region is competitive, with many established multinationals operating in the area. Typically, these roles involve managing store operations, supervising staff, and driving sales growth.
Salaries for FMCG retail positions in Eastern Cape can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries for these roles typically range from R300 000 to R600 000 per annum, although this is only a rough guide and actual salaries may differ significantly. For example, experienced managers or those working in larger retail organizations may earn higher salaries, while entry-level positions may start at lower end of the spectrum.
Common skills required for FMCG retail roles include excellent communication and leadership skills, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Other key competencies often include technical knowledge of product management, inventory control, and customer service standards. Generally, candidates with experience in retail or a related field are well-suited to these types of roles.
Many FMCG retail positions are employed in various industries such as manufacturing sector, technology industry, financial services sector, and more. These roles often involve working closely with suppliers, managing logistics, and ensuring product availability.
In terms of career development, FMCG retail professionals can typically expect opportunities for advancement into management or leadership roles. Often, these opportunities arise through experience, training programs, or internal promotions. With continued growth and innovation in the industry, it is also common for skilled professionals to transition into specialized areas such as sales, marketing, or supply chain management.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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