FMCG Sales Rep

Gross Salary: 50k plus commissions
Our client is an established bread manufacturing company.
They seek to hire an FMCG Sales Rep tasked with maximizing sales, distribution, and visibility of the company products.
Responsibilities

Maximize the visibility of Company products ensuring they are well displayed at all impulse locations in the stores.
Strictly adhere to planograms and always adopt FIFO (First-In, First-Out) while merchandising them to minimize product quality issues.
Build distribution of all Company brands & SKUs (Stock Keeping Unit) in all outlets He/she covers.
Uphold the coverage plan while achieving the target.
Achieve his/her sales targets consistently despite obstacles.
Implement perfectly and immediately all consumer and trade promotions launched in his/her section
Maintain the integrity of all company assets primarily the vehicle driven, tab, ETR machine and other signage or POS materials given
Ensure accurate and timely cash collection per company policy; then deposit with the company cashier on daily basis.
Build goodwill with the trade and exert all effort to help the trade resell our products prior to their expiry date.
Report all competitive activity in the trade immediately to superiors.
Maintain accurate and neat records, files and reports on his/her section and on his/her customers as well as have the ability to submit them to his/her manager on request.
Adhere strictly to company pricing, offers, and discount strategies; always aiming to reduce investment levels in his/her section
Be a master in persuasive selling and handling customer objections and endeavour always to respond to customer queries promptly
Shall have full responsibility of the stocks on his/her van i.e. loading it with the required SKUs and quantity, replenishing it, and avoiding any out of stocks or stock shortages in it
Submit all required reports in a timely manner, error free and accurate

Qualifications

Diploma/Degree in sales and Marketing is an added advantage.
2-3 years of work experience preferably in bread manufacturing or at least in fast moving consumer goods-FMCG
PC Skills.
Valid Driver’s license a must- the duty may require one to drive a van
Strong communication and presentation skills
Strong administrative skills
Focused with priority setting skills
Entrepreneurial with strong sense of initiative
Strong Leadership skills