<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Relevant tertiary qualification</li><li>A minimum of 5 years retail FMCG sales experience dealing with National &amp; Regional Buyers at a senior level, with a successful track record of interaction with retail buyers will be required.</li><li>Key accounting, preferably with exposure to the retail channel group and a working knowledge of its operations and fundamental business principles will be advantageous.</li><li>The candidate must be willing to travel.</li><li>Be a highly skilled communicator and negotiator and ensure service excellence is executed at all times in a proactive manner.</li><li>The ability to work independently in a self-discipline manner to deliver operational and administrative sales objective is prerequisite.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Performance Areas:</strong></p><ul><li>The successful candidate will report to the National Channel Manager.</li><li>The job holder will primarily be responsible for the management &amp; key account role for the retail channel group.</li><li>Will be expected to play a strategic role, by dealing with National &amp; regional buyers; DC role players; maintain and grow relationships.</li><li>Drive sales to achieve company objectives; sales volumes and pricing targets across the basket of products.</li><li>Interfacing with the regional teams; sales &amp; sales agents to ensure that products are effectively distributed and merchandised to improve forward share and achieve execution requirements.</li><li>Provide input and support to sales forecasting, waste management and logistical supply chain processes to ensure on time delivery is achieved.</li><li>Compile weekly and monthly feedback reports to business with supporting analysis and interpretation.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Note:</strong></p><p>Please ensure that you attach a certified copy of your ID and Qualification to be considered for this position.</p>