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Position:   Technical Sales Representative

Job No:      202587

Location:  Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Free state, Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal

Salary:       R 20 000 - R 25 000 P/m + Benefits, dependent upon experience

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The successful applicant’s will be responsible for providing a technical and sales service to our client's customers and to achieve sales volume and GPD budgets across all Company categories (ingredients, casings and equipment).

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Duties & Responsibilities

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  • Previous work experience in the food industry will be advantageous

  • Must be willing to travel extensively within South Africa

  • Valid driver's license

  • Willig to work with non-Kosher, non-Halaal and Pork products

  • Passion and results are all important in this environment

  • Willingness to work extended hours when required

  • Good communication (verbal and written) in English

  • Commitment, dependability, initiative, attention to detail and accuracy

  • Responsible for selling products (ingredients, casings and equipment)

  • Analysing and reporting on sales leads linked to customers

  • Researching potential new markets for new business

  • Formulate ideas and strategies to improve on problem areas

  • Communicate new product and service opportunities, special developments, and feedback from field activity

  • Participate in demos, promotions and marketing events and evaluate the success thereof.

  • Product application trials on new products

  • Development of products and new markets

  • Customer training (Technical and Product)

  • On site testing and evaluation of products as required by customer

  • New product development for butchers and large factories in the interests of generating new markets

  • Liaising with customers along with Senior Food Technologists

  • Technical advisory services to butchers including consulting on product quality, Production capacities and efficiencies

  • Implementation of quality control/assurance systems to increase production output and shelf life of products

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Desired Experience & Qualification

  • Degrees considered BSc Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Agriculture, Environment Science

  • Matric

  • 0-2 years experience

  • Sales ( any industry) Preferbly FMCG

  • Discipline and time management.

  • Planning + proactive approach.

  • Customer service and relationship building.

  • Teamwork and Flexibility.

  • Resilience and Positive Attitude.

  • Business Acumen.

  • Driver’s licence and travel is required.

 

Package & Remuneration

R20k-R25k basic + car allowance + 50% Discovery Medical Aid + 7.5% pension fund + 4.925% funeral/life. Own transport essential.

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