Trainee Sales Representative (Gauteng)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide trade assistance/ support to the sales representatives within the on and off-trade channels in the Inland Region.
• Understand and know the timings and expectations of each quarterly cycle.
• Develop a 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.

EXPERIENCE:

• Completed Matric or equivalent accredited by SAQA.
• A tertiary qualification is 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 Gauteng.
• Own a 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.