Food Service Sales Manager

Our client, a manufacturing concern (dairy) in Paarl is seeking a dynamic and energetic Food Service Sales Manager to join their team.

The purpose of this position is to generate sales in the food service industry. The person in this position will be required to maintain existing relationships and create awareness around the additional products that are available. The position will require of the person to build new relationships and grow sales opportunities.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Administration

• Analysing and reporting on sales data
• Reporting on sales opportunity and growth
• Assisting production team with stock forecasting requirements

Co-ordinating

• Scheduling and organising tradeshows as required
• Organising specials as required
• Ensure that client reviews (end users and food service agents) are administered to retrieve relevant information.

Finance

• Following up on outstanding debtors as required

Activation

• Expand listings of new lines with food service agents
• Assisting the client in recognising the financial benefits of product options
• Developing relationships with Food Service agents & end users (restaurants, hotels etc )
• Formulating a better understanding of the end user’s requirements and utilising in sales strategy.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ideally a minimum of 5 years in the hospitality industry as a manager or rep for a FMCG Company (preferably Dairy)
• Outgoing, friendly, engaging personality
• Goal driven
• Self-manage
• Structured work ethic - providing feedback & reporting
• Grade 12
• Business savvy – good understanding of food costing

SALARY

This is an ideal opportunity for a person that is wanting to be self-employed within an already established market. The remuneration package will be based on a fixed monthly income and a commission structure.

Please use the following reference number in the subject line of your email: CR551 when applying for this position. Please submit your CV, salary expectation and notice period in Word Format to Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive feedback within 1 week.