{"id":11533,"date":"2013-05-13T01:32:23","date_gmt":"2013-05-12T23:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=11533"},"modified":"2013-05-13T01:32:23","modified_gmt":"2013-05-12T23:32:23","slug":"mpumalanga-vacancies-area-sales-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/mpumalanga-vacancies-area-sales-manager.html","title":{"rendered":"Mpumalanga Vacancies – Area Sales Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mpumalanga Job Vacancies<\/h2>\n

Your energetic personality, customer focus and ingenuity, coupled with 3 years FMCG Sales experience at supervisory level could set you up for an enviable career path in sales within our well known and much loved product portfolio. Take responsibility for the Mpumalanga region, performing a sales function within the area whilst ensuring the Business Units targets and service levels are achieved.
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Minimum Requirements.<\/strong>
\nCompleted Matric
\nRelevant completed business related tertiary qualification
\nComputer Literacy essential
\nA minimum of 3-5 years FMCG experience at Supervisory level with a strong track record in sales
\nFMCG or Retail experience essential<\/p>\n

Knowledge:<\/strong><\/p>\n

A background in the retail \/ wholesale or sales and merchandising industry would be an advantage<\/p>\n

Job Specification.
\nOperational objectives achieved:
\nMonitor store ordering process in area of responsibility and take corrective action if and when required
\nMonitor returns according to target, monitor stock levels in area of responsibility
\nMonitor pricing and ensure mandate adherence
\nNegotiate promotional activity if and when required
\nMonitor POP implementation, monitor target achievement and implement action plans when required
\nMonitor sell in stock and expiry dates
\nAddress pricing and delivery issues
\nNegotiate ad hoc displays and space
\nMonitor forward share in relation to market share as well as rate of sale
\nProvide assistance to Sales Representatives and Field Marketers where required
\nEnsure shelf health standards are maintained<\/p>\n

Effective Administration:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ensure customer and company records are maintained according to company standards
\nMerchandiser\/ Field marketer and Sales Representatives attendance registers are up to date
\nManage leave for all subordinates
\nPrepare payroll for HR
\nEnsure opposition and trade information is communicated according to BU requirements
\nEnsure price surveys are completed on time
\nEnsure records of all company equipment or assets are up to date
\nEnsure Sales Representatives and Field marketers keep returns records up to date<\/p>\n

Effective Customer and Business Unit relationships:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ensure a good working relationship is maintained with both management and floor staff in stores
\nCommunicate all issues and provide solutions where possible. Ensure staff follow call cycles and communicate any changes to customers
\nHandle all queries in a professional and effective manner
\nAdhere to store policies and procedures at all times<\/p>\n

Effective Management of Staff:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conduct floor walks with Field marketers, Merchandisers and Sales representatives
\nBrief staff of all cycle priorities
\nEnsure a clear understanding of objectives
\nProvide on the job coaching if required
\nKeep Regional Operations Manager up to date on conduct issues
\nManage staff in line with company policy and procedures
\nManage and develop staff
\nConduct appraisals
\nEnsure all call cycles are accurate and in place
\nSet targets for subordinates by store by category in line with BU objectives and strategy<\/p>\n

Effective communication and administration:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conduct necessary daily, weekly, and monthly planning<\/p>\n

Competencies:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Plan and think ahead
\nCommercial Acumen \/ Business Focus
\nManage people and teams
\nDeliver Customer Service
\nResults focused
\nBuild and use key relationships
\nFlexible and open to change<\/p>\n

How to apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Click on the link below to apply online<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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