Food Service Coordinator - Durban Verfied

Salary Negotiable Durban, Kwazulu-Natal Durban, Kwazulu-Natal more than 14 days ago 17-09-2019 6:22:35 AM
12-11-2019 6:22:35 AM
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and interested candidates for this position at the Commercial Division, which is based in KZN. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for building strong customer relationships and growing the company’s footprint in the Food Services industry. A minimum of 5 years’ Customer Service experience is required within the FMCG field, preferably in the poultry environment at a key account level, with a successful track record in Sales.

Strong culinary skills and two years’ experience in food preparation and presentation to an audience are required. Knowledge with regards to HACCP, the Meat Safety Act and other relevant legislation is required. The individual’s availability to travel extensively at short notice is essential, along with having a valid, unendorsed driver’s license and own reliable transport. This position carries the grade of T11.


Results Required:
• Maintain strong relationships
• Drive margins with Partners
• Effective execution of Sales Strategies
• Maintain brand standards
• Maintain a call cycle, advertising campaigns and promotions
• Visit Key Customers together with Key Account Representatives
• Provide technical guidance on products to customers
• Provide training on product preparation methods
• Attend Open Days & Trade Shows, preparing and presenting products to a high level audience
• Monitor product lines

Critical Competencies & Skills:
• Customer Service orientation
• Excellent People skills
• Excellent organizational abilities
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong food hygiene and preparation skills
• Presentation skills
• Brand understanding and building skills
• Very high quality of work standards and ethics
• Computer literacy in all MS Office applications to an intermediate level

As Sovereign Foods is an equal opportunity employer, preference will be given to applicants of designated groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act.

Only appropriately qualified and experienced individuals should submit a detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates and a copy ID to HR.

Closing Date: 23 September 2019

Recruiter: Sovereign