Sales Consultant External – Food Science Industry – Sandton – (Ref 7021)
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SMARTNETWORK (SMARTPLACEMENTS)
We have an exciting new opportunity available for an External Sales Consultant. We are looking for someone who can help us grow our Food portfolio.
Specialized in technical sales of technical products for food and chemical industry.
SALES CONSULTANT (responsible for Food & Personal care Segments):
General Sales & Marketing Duties
General Customer Service Duties Specific Duties Include:
❑ Build and maintain sound relationships with customers, suppliers, vendors, and business partners.
❑ Grow current business with existing customers.
❑ Obtain and develop new prospective customers.
❑ Accurate reporting and compilation of market information
❑ Competently calculate cost and sales prices for products
❑ Develop annual sales budgets (in conjunction with Sales Manager)
❑ Provide technical support during lab-scale tests and productions trails
Qualifications:
Grade 12 / Matric
❑ Formal training in food science, technology and/or chemical field ❑ Any formal sales & marketing related skills
❑ Financial and business acumen / value-add thinking.
❑ Bilingual – English & Afrikaans
Competent in selling and marketing of tangible products (Preferable)
❑ Skilled in market research, new customer canvassing and service of existing customers
❑ Minimum of 2-5 years working experience in an external sales, marketing or customer service-related position
❑ Proven sales excellence – achieving and/or excelling monthly and annual budgets / targets
Technical Skills:
Specialised in technical sales of technical products for food and chemical industry.
❑ Computer literate and familiar with standard MS Office applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) ❑ Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
❑ Strong planning and organisation skills.
❑ Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
❑ Well trained in all areas of sales and marketing
❑ Good interpersonal and social skills and adept at cultivating good business relationships with customers.
❑ Own transport essential
Behaviour / Attitude:
Organised and Logical
❑ Assertive / strong personality
❑ Self-motivated and self-disciplined
❑ Effective time management
❑ Being resilient / tenacity
❑ Problem analysis and resolution
❑ Good teamwork / collaboration
Remuneration: R 20 000 – R 30 000 CTC per month (depending on skills & experience)
* The above remuneration includes basic salary, travel allowance & medical aid (Discovery)
* Company cell phone, laptop and petrol card will be provided.
NB: Candidate must be willing to complete Shadowmatch behavioural profile questionnaire.
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