Sales Administrator

SUMMARY:
Plastic Product Sales Administration

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications:

• Grade 12

• Tertiary qualification in Sales/Marketing/Development

Job Requirements:

• At least 5 years’ experience in similar position

• Experience in the Plastic Industry an advantage

• Experience in a production/manufacturing environment

• Valid Driver’s licence - Involves travelling

• Computer literacy: Ms Office, Excel, Power Point, Outlook

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to work under pressure

• Good timekeeping is essential

• Good communication and negotiation skills

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Achieving budgets and profit targets, whilst servicing and growing a portfolio of accounts

• Obtaining orders and overseeing the supply chain

• Establishing new accounts by planning and organizing daily/weekly work schedule by calling on existing accounts and developing new potential sales opportunities to generate sales

• Submitting pricing proposals in line with the companies’ targets and using product literature to promote the company effectively
• Prepare sales presentations by studying the type of sales opportunity and presenting solutions
• Reporting to stakeholders by submitting weekly work plans, monthly and annual region analyses

• Monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc
• Develop new products in-line with the company’s strategic intent and recommends changes in products, service, and policy

• Ensure that all necessary sales presentation equipment and information are at hand at all times

• Ensure that the current customer base is retained with customer satisfaction by monitoring all aspects of service delivery

• Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management

• Assist planning to ensure forecasts are accurate and managed

• Contribute to the overall team effort by assisting and communicating on activities related to national accounts where applicable

• Responsible for the Debtors book and assists finance team as required

• Ensures that slow moving and obsolete stock in warehouses is identified and moved within 45 days

• Assist in the monthly/Quarterly physical stock counts at consignment warehouses where required

• The person will be expected to manage the functions with minimum supervision and in accordance with business objectives
• Strive to earn and maintain the respect of colleagues, clients and any third party, which supports the business

• Ensure that your Customers (both internal and external) are serviced in such a way that our Company objectives are met regarding quality of product and service

• Maintain high Safety, Health and Environmental standards

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.