Sales And Marketing Specialist - Raw Materials

SUMMARY:
A well-known niche boutique supplier of raw materials to the manufacturing sector requires the above to manage a team of Sales Representatives as well as increase the sales and develop marketing strategies within the Group. This role focusses on the dermatological sector.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

• A Scientific Diploma or Degree is essential.
• Previous technical sales experience in cosmetic, cosmeceutical, fragrance, toiletries, pharmaceutical or detergency is preferred.
• Must have good communication and numerical skills, attention to detail and be highly organised.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel.
• The successful candidate must be self-motivated and have good people skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Custodian of current business at allotted Customers.
• Identify new potential Customers.
• Provide product training and motivate the Sales Team.
• Assist Customers with new product development and technical support.
• Report to Principal Suppliers regarding opportunities that have been identified.
• Provide forecasting, budgets and costings of products and product ranges.
• Handle sample requests from Customers.
• Manage stock replenishment and market price setting.
• Effectively manage the supply chain to ensure that Customers are serviced appropriately and stock is delivered on time.
• Ensure that existing resources are managed appropriately to optimise performance within the regions.
• Plan and execute visits and presentations to Customers in the local region (Gauteng).
• Plan for a minimum of one visit per quarter to each of the regions (Durban and Cape Town) to visit existing and new Customers.
• Travel internationally to attend trade shows and Principal Supplier visits for training and relationship development.
• Achieve annual sales and profit plan goals.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

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