Brand Manager (End User Marketer) – Jhb
Johannesburg based company – Importers / distributors

Salary
R20k basic (negotiable with experience) + R2000 car allowance + commission structure + Cell phone, Medical Aid & Provident Fund

Required Qualifications / Experience:
• Matric + relevant qualifications (hospitality / food & beverage qualification – NQF 5 or higher)
• Sales and Marketing qualification – a distinct advantage
• Computer literate: MS Office & experience in the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems
• Minimum of 3 years in a sales management role
• Preferable to have worked in an end-user environment (hospitality, catering or foodservice) in a managerial capacity
• Driver’s license and willingness to spend extensive time “on the road”

Job specification
Overall purpose of the job:
• Responsible for brand promoting to end-users and liaising with the dealer database in order to close and process sales.
• Assists all Regional Managers and Key Account Managers on identified product lines throughout the sales cycle, including but not limited to problem solving, preparation of proposals and quotes, training of both dealers and end-users and marketing of new products.

Additional Experience / strengths:
• Exceptional customer service exp. - with strong follow-up & feedback skills
• Strong sales ability with proven sales track record (exceptionally strong hunter personality)
• Ability to build relationships at all levels of an organisation, strong people skills
• Exp. in the management of projects and processes
• Ability to train & communicate at all levels (presentation, demonstrations & product knowledge)
• Strong financial acumen (calculating margins & interpretation of financial reports)
• Report writing skills
• Analysis of current sales to identify opportunity areas & feedback
• Excellent listening skills
• Persuasive / ”Closer” / Tenacious / Good Talker (conversation)
• Charming & Friendly / Has sense of humour
• Proactive/Problem Solver / Builds & Maintains Relationships
• Honest, trustworthy and has integrity
• Perpetual positive attitude and enthusiasm