The main purpose of role is to call regularly on designated customer outlets to sell the Company’s product (grit) within the geographic boundaries of the assigned territory, and to meet set sales targets and goals.

Required Minimum Education/Training:

•Grade 12 with Sales and Marketing Certificate/Diploma

Required minimum work experience:

•At least 3 years’ experience within a sales/target driven environment

Knowledge:

•Good understanding of entrepreneurial and commercial objectives
•Knowledge of sales strategies and concepts
•Good understanding of developing sales reports

Skills:

•Good decision-making skills
•Excellent people skills
•Good verbal and written communication skills
•Good analytical skills
•Good planning and organisational skills
•Good research skills
•Networking skills
•Time management

Competencies:

•Ability to adapt and respond to change
•Determination to meet personal goals and objectives
•Deliver results and meet customer expectations
•Relationship building
•Creative thinking and problem solving
•Self-motivated
•Show initiative
•Ability to negotiate
•Persuasive

Key Performance Areas:

•Sales
•Sales Procedures
•Sales Opportunities
•Sales targets