Trainee Sales Representative (Cape Town)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide in trade assistance/ support to the sales representatives within the on and off trade channels in the Inland Region
• Understand and know timings and expectations of each quarterly cycle
• Develop strong level of negotiation skills through on-the-job training
• Know the importance and relevance of following call routes
• Quickly learn and understand the steps of an effective sales call
• Develop a strong set of selling skills, making use of all sales tools at disposal to actively drive sales revenue for the business
• Grow brand reach by being able to successfully negotiate and secure new listings
• Be able to plan for daily, monthly and quarterly in trade effectiveness
• Actively merchandise product increasing visibility and following space management principles
• Effectively deploy, with the sales representative’s guidance, all given brand POS in trade
• Keep all sales and work-related administration updated
• Develop an understanding of the Skynamo sales system

Qualifications

• Completed Matric or equivalent accredited by SAQA.
• Tertiary qualification an added advantage

• The ideal candidate should have a desire to work within the liquor industry

• Strong negotiation skills & business acumen
• The individual is to be based in Cape Town, Western Cape
• Own reliable vehicle with a valid driver’s license

Skills

• High level of self-management and the ability to work remotely.
• Takes initiative and has a can – do attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Works hard to contribute to the overall success of the company.
• Team player.
• Work well under pressure.
• Deadline driven.
• Multi-tasker.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Be agile and mobile.

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