Sales Manager - Packaging Manufacturing

• Daytoday calling on customers and management of identified national key accounts.
  
• Daytoday management of customer needs through forecast management
  
• Keeping a database of all communications across divisions for the relevant national Key Account
  
• Managing and coordinating all relevant customer accounts
  
• Completing all documentation relevant to customer accounts and sales transactions
  
• Interfacing with Production and Planning and Design departments for the benefit of Key Accounts
  
• Implementing and maintaining effective ISO 22000 operating procedures and work instructions
  
• Developing effective relationships with new and current Key Account Customers
  
• Monitoring competitor activity proactively
  
• Implement effective strategies for countering competitor activity
  
• Presenting professional price proposals in writing to all customers
  
• Ensuring that key accounts and customers events are organised and implemented
  
• Ensuring all customer requirements and complaints are communicated appropriately and dealt with timeously
  
• Ensuring that absolute stock is managed effectively and that obsolescence costs are minimised
  

Requirements

• Have a minimum of 3 5 years of sales experience
  
• Supply Chain Qualification and Experience (Advantageous)
  
• Have a proven track record in sales/ customer service
  
• Must be able to work independently and have a proven sales/ customer service track record
  
• Analytical ability
  
• Excellent Administrative Skills
  
• Experience in Manufacturing essential
  
• An understanding of the Plastic / Packaging industry would be advantageous
  
• Computer Literacy (EXCEL WORD POWERPOINT)
  
• A high need for achievement
  
• Selfdisciplined and driven to succeed
  
• An ability to build relationships quickly and effectively
  
• Drivers license and own vehicle essential
  

Benefits

• Sales Commission
  
• Travel Allowance
  
• Phone Allowance
• Medical Aid Contribution
  
• Pension Fund Contribution