Junior Business Representative (Sales & Marketing)

SUMMARY:
My client is looking for a Business Representative to join their Durban office.

POSITION INFO:
This person will drive sales, manage customer relationships, handle admin and stock control, and deliver exceptional service to support the company’s growth targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales & Admin: Open new accounts, monitor monthly sales via SAP, execute promotions, support route planning, and manage credit applications. Provide monthly feedback to management.
• Stock Control: Coordinate with Warehouse, manage consignment stock, forecast and monitor stock levels, and support customer stock needs.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal controls, report risks, and follow operational procedures.
• Customer Service: Maintain strong client relationships, resolve queries, deliver product training, and manage customer data and POS materials.
• Cost Control: Monitor pricing, manage gross profit, control expenses, and report budget variances.

Requirements

• Diploma / Certificate (NQF 5) or equivalent
• 3+ years in a similar sales role, preferably in manufacturing
• SAP, Salesforce, ERP systems, MS Office

Key Competencies

• Strong communication & problem-solving skills
• Proactive, flexible, and resilient
• Customer-focused with good planning & organizing ability
• Analytical mindset with a drive for results