George: Pioneer (Garden Route) posted by Recruitment Matters
Posted on 2025-04-29 00:00:00
Employer | Recruitment Matters |
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Category | Manufacturing Production |
Location | Western Cape / George |
Job Summary
Our client is looking for a Pioneer to join their dynamic sales team. This is a high-impact, field-based sales role aimed at driving growth across multiple channels, including Retail, HORECA, @Work, @School, and Convenience. The ideal candidate is a driven, self-motivated individual with a hunter mentality who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The Pioneer will focus on generating new business, managing key relationships, and supporting partner sales teams through training, mentorship, and trade visits.
Responsibilities
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Achieve agreed regional volume and value sales targets
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Rapidly grow the number of active outlets by prospecting, pitching, and closing new accounts
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Support business partners and redistributors with training, trade visits, stock management, and sales development
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Conduct regular store visits to ensure stock availability, merchandising execution, and cooler management
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Plan and implement local promotional activities, including in-store activations and custom meal combo offers
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Maintain strong, consistent relationships with customers, partners, and distributors
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Perform cold-calling, needs analysis, and follow-ups to convert prospects
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Handle customer complaints and resolve issues efficiently
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Keep detailed records including weekly, monthly, and annual reports, market intelligence, and competitor tracking
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Manage and report usage of free and sample stock to drive visibility and trial
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Submit all required administration and expenses accurately and on time
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Liaise with redistributors regularly and assist with team performance evaluations
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Be available to support consumer activations and events as required
Key Skills
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Excellent sales, negotiation, and communication skills
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Strong relationship-building and customer service abilities
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Highly motivated, self-disciplined, and able to work independently
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Effective time management and organizational skills
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Confident, energetic, and proactive team player
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Adaptable and flexible with a willingness to go the extra mile
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Skilled at delivering tailored presentations and trade engagement
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Comfortable working outside standard hours and traveling when necessary
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Minimum 2 years’ sales experience in FMCG or beverages, with strong references
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Computer literate with experience in sales and CRM tools
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Must have a valid driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle
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Passionate about life, learning, and growth
Qualifications
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Undergraduate degree or diploma preferred
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