Sales Executive

The successful candidate will be responsible for devising and implementing productive & efficient sales & marketing strategies and plans; analyzing customer requirements to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction is being achieved while meeting sales targets.

SALES EXECUTIVE

REPORTS TO: Sales & Brand Manager

ROLE & CORE FUNCTION

The successful candidate will be responsible for devising and implementing productive & efficient sales & marketing strategies and plans; analyzing customer requirements to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction is being achieved while meeting sales targets.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Develop and maintain sound business relations with customers by providing support information on the company’s products and services; when necessary, refer customer to resource personnel regarding:
• Product development and samples
• Customer queries
• Customer complaints
• Grow sales by identifying new business prospects, evaluate their position in the industry
• Ability to close deals
• Research & analyze sales options
• Assist  in  developing  and organizing promotional presentations and other related activities
• Maintain confidential customer files
• Administer customer surveys as required
• Schedule and coordinate customer visits
• Attend and  actively participate in monthly Sales &  R&D Meetings
• Prepare weekly reports for submission to the Sales Manager
• Any other duties that may be assigned in accordance with the role and function.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (skills)

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Presentation skills
• Motivation for sales
• Ability to network
• Negotiation skills
• Observant
• Ability to multitask
• Good judgement and decision making; critical thinking
• Excellent & effective communication skills (oral and written)
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creativity
• Time Management

QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATION

Certificate or Diploma courses in Sales, Marketing & Customer Service

HACCP awareness

Knowledge of GMP’s

Food Handlers’ Permit

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of two year’ working experience in a similar position