Grade 12
TERTIARY QUALIFICATION IN SALES AND/OR MARKETING
5 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN SALES EXPORT
COMPUTER LITERACY (LOTUS NOTES, MICROSOFT OFFICE, SAP
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN AND KNOWLEDGE OF EXPORT MARKETS INCLUDING DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS
Knowledge of Export processes and documentation requirements
A versatile individual having a proven track record in both Sales and Marketing
Proven ability to develop and implement Strategic Marketing Plans
Good business acumen (preparation of budgets, forecasting, contribution and working capital, understanding of macro-economic principles)
An excellent communicator with the ability to present to larger forums
Self driven, ability to operate independently (make things happen)
Excellent computer skills
Team player
Self starter
MUST BE PREPARED AND ABLE TO TRAVEL EXTENSIVELY TO SOUTHERN AFRICA (E.G. KENYA ETC).
• Profitable Revenue Growth: achieve Export sales revenue targets; retain and grow export customer base; manage existing and develop new customer relationships, develop channels and relationships
• Strategy Formulation and Implementation: contribute to overall Sales and Marketing strategy; Prepare & implement Export Sales and Marketing Plans; contribute to defining Export sales targets and KPI’s
• Financial Management: prepare Export sales budget; provide Country sales forecasts; manage all Export debtors; manage Export customer profitability (contribution); monitor pricing activity in relation to prevailing exchange rates, shipping costs, oil prices and local economic factors 
• Supply Chain Development: ensure appropriate administrative support, skills and supply chain infra-structure to ensure O.T.I.F. and other service parameters are met
• Product: identify product growth opportunities, including SIND Merchandised products; initiate opportunity evaluation; competitor analysis; customer analysis by Country
• Value Proposition: Identify opportunities for differentiation and implement plans and actions to improve;s position in targeted Export markets
• Reporting: Prepare and submit monthly and ad-hoc reports timeously