Description

Long DescriptionJob SummaryThe Jr. Credit Salesman is a preparation stage to the Merchandiser and Van Sales representative to assume the role of a Credit Salesman in 1 or 2 years.Handles up to 3 retail outlets, assisting the Credit Salesman to ensure that retail outlets have sufficient stock cover in store for all our Category lines in distribution, processing orders for the assigned outlets and follow up on delivery.Facilitate efficient sell-in of central and local promotions and assist Merchandisers to secure space for promotional plans.Assist the Credit Salesman to ensure the implementation of the activity plan and Point of Sale implementation in store.Job ResponsibilitiesAchieving Value and Volume targets as set from month to month.Managing spend in trade in coordination with the Sales Supervisor and Credit Salesman for the assigned outlets.Manage product freshness through efficient store ordering, and stock rotation (with the help of Merchandisers).Ensuring and Tracking On shelf availability and display for all our lines in distribution by category, according to agreed availability plan and Planogram, through a process of efficient store ordering, and implementation through MerchandisersImplementing Central and local activity efficiently through efficient sell in100% contractual implementation and reporting any deviations/exceptionsEfficient usage of Point of Sale Material in each of the categories, as negotiated with the Store and implemented through the Merchandisers.Ensuring MF/GTRC asset integrity at store level, including maintenance follow up.Limit spend on Freshness through efficient store ordering, stock rotation, freshness actions in advance and reporting of any exceptionsCoordinating with Merchandisers to ensure all GRVs for any freshness actions are processed within 2 weeks from date of actioning.Optimally reduce and eliminate write-offs (0%)Achieve optimum sales phasing during the month (15-40-70-100).Reporting to management on critical control measures as agreed/communicated.Candidate Requirements2 years relevant experience in FMCGEffective communication skillsGood customer services skillsTeam players and result orientedReliable, honest, Integrity and trustInitiative and follow upDiploma OR Bachelor s Degree5 years experience requiredEducation

Skills

• Sales Representative