Sales Account Representative

SUMMARY:
Our client in the FMCG industry is seeking a Sales Account Representative to join them in Cullinan, Gauteng. The successful candidate will support the company’s Sales Manager: Key Accounts with the growth and management of key account clients in accordance with company strategy and budgeted targets. To drive category growth and expansion by consolidating strategic initiatives with value chain operations and product development. 

POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Sales Account Representative         
Geographical area: Cullinan, Gauteng             
Salary range: R 18 000.00 – R 23 000.00 CTC pm   
 
The successful incumbent will be responsible for:

• Drive change and improvement with customers to deliver category growth through consumer understanding resulting in good insights, relevant innovation and category management where relevant.
• Driving volume and margin targets to meet company forecast and budget.
• Driving NPD closely with Quality team by identifying opportunities to achieve sustainable volume growth and add value to slow moving products.
• Contributing to client category growth through innovative practices.
• Building insight into retail rate of sales on category to optimize sales volume and range assortment.
• Tracking of orders & procurement data.
• Ensuring that the optimal Service Levels are achieved.
• Channelling queries and complaints to the satisfaction of the clients.

• BCom degree or equivalent
• 1-2 years sales experience in FMCG environment