Independant Sales Agent – CIC
Job Description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To manage a vast range of fast-moving consumer goods for the company. To increase sales in the company and manage costs that may occur to create higher margins..
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Achieve and exceed agreed sales targets in existing product lines while maintaining or improving sales and merchandising standards set by the principal.
- Negotiate profitable deals on existing and new product lines with shop buyers.
- Negotiate discounts, shelf space, promotions, and gondola placements.
- Motivate merchandisers and provide training when required.
- Organise promotions by conducting the necessary negotiations.
- Sort, verify, and submit claims to expedite processing, and recommend reversals where required.
- Ensure stock rotation principles are adhered to at all times.
- Ensure products are correctly displayed at point of sale.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES & SKILLS:
- Grade 12 with three years’ experience in FMCG, or a Diploma in Sales and Marketing.
- Between 21 and 35 years of age.
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
- Proficiency in an indigenous language will be a definite advantage.
- Ability to handle pressure and conflict situations.
- Good communication skills.
- Basic understanding and working knowledge of Sales Maths.
- Reliable own transport (extensive travelling required).
- Valid passport and police clearance certificate.
- Valid Driver’s License (Code 08).
- Namibian Citizenship.
Individuals meeting the above requirements should please forward their application to:
The Human Resources Department:
Email: [email protected] – – When forwarding your application via email, please ensure that your information is consolidated and that your email attachments are limited to three (3). Please indicate which position you are applying to in the subject line
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted and that no documentation will be returned. Applicants who are not contacted within two weeks from the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
As per Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, Act 29 of 1998 Namibian Citizens from previously disadvantaged groups will enjoy preferential treatment.
