Reference: 5170 NB

Job Description:

The Regional Sales Consultant is responsible for supporting all sales, marketing, customer liaison and related activities within the allocated territory and customer base.
Regular sales visits to all customers and prospective customers, and marketing the Employer’s products and services during such visits.
Attend to administrative tasks relating to the sales function including the accurate management and upkeep of the sales database and provision of regular sales / service visit and call reports.
Maintain and increase order intake and spares sales.
Accurate capturing of orders.
Ensure accurate control of documentation.
Ensure adherence to the Employer’s credit and sales policies.
Maintain high customer satisfaction ratings that meet the Employer’s standards.
Identify, report and resolve customer concerns/problems.
The preparation of comprehensive sales quotations for customers.
Ensure maximum stock availability through liaison with the other operational departments of the Employer.
Provide support to the service department as and when required.
Participate in local, regional or national trade shows as required by Management.
Report on competitors by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products and merchandising techniques.
Maintain product and technical knowledge.

Qualifications:

In depth knowledge of the poultry and piggery industry and markets.
Matric Certificate and a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Business Management and/or relevant qualification.
Relevant experience in customer relations.
Relevant experience in sales and marketing.
Financially literate and astute.
Experience in Sales Reporting and Feedback Report Writing
Negotiating and selling skills.
Excellent communication and report writing skills.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Computer literate in Widows, MS Office.
Ability to set and driven to achieve targets.
Ability to communicate effectively across all operational levels of the Employer as well as with suppliers and customers
Effective interpersonal and Time Management skills.
Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Ability to demonstrate a passion for products and customers.
Flexibility to manage more than one task at any given time.
Highly motivated.
Willingness to travel if necessary.