About the position
A well-established agency is looking for a Sales Representative to call on their stores in the following areas:
- Somerset, Goodwood, Kenilworth, Liberty, Promenade, Zevenwacht, Claremont, Ottery, Wynberg, Parrow and Hermanus (once a month only for Hermanus)
Job Specifications
- Must have a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license
- Own laptop
- Proven experience as a Sales Representative with at least 1-2 years of experience in the Pharmacy industry
- Travel will be required as stated above.
- Experience with Dis-Chem and Clicks will be an advantage.
Attributes
- Strong reporting and communication skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong sense of accountability
- Efficient and accurate
- Self-motivated, Organised, Proactive
- Must be able to work well under pressure
- Knowledge of principles and practices of sales
- Knowledge of customer service principles
- Experience in sales and related presentations and reviews
- Proven ability to achieve sales targets
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Maintain consistent call coverage and frequency in the specified region
- Manage and create orders at all retail outlets
- Execute promotional activity in relevant stores
- Manage reporting through CRM program as well as be able to report from a home laptop or computer
- Detail on products sold in stores
- Manage and support all merchandisers and field marketers servicing stores in the region
- Counts, stock checks, floor walks, and maintaining in-store forms
- Respond to sales inquiries and concerns by phone, electronically, or in person
- Ensure customer service satisfaction and good client relationships
- Follow up on sales activity and comply with the Company's sales and credit processes
- Preparing reports for sales and marketing and maintaining accurate expense accounts where applicable
- Call cycle planning and implemented monthly, with checks on Call rate and Coverage
- Maintaining sales activity records to monitor growth progress as an essential part of the job
Salary
- R 26 500 CTC of which R4000 is KPI related
- Petrol claims submitted each week for full reimbursement
Desired Skills:
- Sales Representative
- Negotiation
- Reporting
- Sales Principles
- work under pressure
Desired Work Experience:
- 1 to 2 years Representative / Sales Consulting
About The Employer:
This client is a national agency which provides added merchandising support to their clients.
Their mission is to give their Principals and Pharmacies the best possible service and growth through strong customer relationships and consistent coverage.
They add value through a focussed hands-on approach with a highly trained and experienced team.
Through the growth of the numerous brands they represent, they also create an opportunity for individuals within the company to grow and influence their community in a positive way.