SUMMARY:
Our client in the Rigid Plastics Industry is looking for a Sales and Branch Manager for their new Depot based in Empangeni
POSITION INFO:
A position has arisen in KZN for an experienced Sales Manager. Reporting to the Divisional Executive. The successful applicant will be responsible for the following: (amongst other duties)
▪ Managing the small team at the branch and the Stores and Distribution function on site
▪ Coordinating stock and deliveries from Pinetown to warehouse, and stock management on site
▪ Managing H&S, ISO, and Food Safety for the branch
▪ Property Maintenance and security for the branch
▪ Day-to-day calling on customers and management of key accounts
▪ Sourcing of new customers/business
▪ Managing sales effectively ensuring that sales budgets are beaten
▪ Developing effective relationships with new and current Customers
▪ Identifying and creating new opportunities in the industry
▪ Proactively monitoring sales, customers and competitors
▪ Presenting professional price proposals in writing to all customers
▪ Developing relevant sales budgets in conjunction with Executive
▪ Reporting weekly on sales
▪ Interfacing with production, planning and design departments
▪ Developing relevant sales budgets in conjunction with Executive
▪ Ensuring that stock is managed effectively and that obsolescence costs are minimized
▪ Ensuring all customer requirements and complaints are communicated appropriately and dealt with timeously
▪ Managing the small team at the branch and the Stores and Distribution function on site, including admin, consumables and other branch requirements
▪ Coordinating stock and deliveries from Pinetown to warehouse, and stock management on site
REQUIREMENTS
▪ Understanding of the Rigid Plastic Packaging market would be advantageous
▪ An understanding of packaging essential
▪ Computer Literacy (EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT, SAP would be a benefit)
▪ Ability to work proactively, think laterally and analytically
▪ Ability to organize and manage own time and processes – self-discipline
▪ Ability to do budgeting
▪ Matric as a minimum however a Sales and marketing qualification would be advantageous
▪ At least 4 to 6 years external sales experience
▪ Ability to close deals efficiently and effectively
▪ Ability to deal with all levels of employees including senior management
▪ Drivers license pre-requisite (Code 08)
▪ Experience managing a team (experience in Stock or Logistics would be advantageous)
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