Sales Representative

The SALES REPRESENTATIVE is responsible for assisting in the development of and execution of sales activities with the aim of achieving targets, maximizing sales and profitability, optimizing growth, and providing superior service to customers.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Continuously seeks and capitalizes on opportunities to exceed the expectations of customers (internal and external) by placing a keen interest on understanding and effectively resolving customer-impacting issues in a professional and result-oriented manner.
• Present, promote and sell products using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers.
• Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs.
• Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships.
• Reaching out to customers leads through cold calling.
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction.
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule.
• Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments
• Analyze the market’s potential, track sales and status reports.
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
• Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends.
• Ensure all company policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Performs related work: the duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to that position.
• Working safely is a continuing condition of employment. Linda’s Bakery Limited is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment and considers safety to be an integral aspect of every job function. As a condition of your employment, you will be required to observe and fully comply with all HSE rules / policies / procedures and applicable legislative provisions.

POSITION PROFILE:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• A Diploma in Business Management or Sales would be considered an asset.
• At least one (1) year work experience as a Sales Representative

OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• Attentive to detail
• Ability to strive in a fast-paced and demanding service environment.
• Initiative and resourcefulness in the conduct of duties.
• Substantial knowledge of food safety and handling procedures
• Familiarity with CRM practices along with ability to build productive business professional relationships.
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales.
• Excellent selling, negotiation, and communication skills
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience’s needs.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (i.e., including weekends and public holidays)

OTHER REQUIRED JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Computer Literate in a Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc)