Job description

VAN SALES REP

CO ARMAGH

PERM

The role of a Van-Sales Representative will be to sell and distribute a range of our Clients branded products to our customers.

Key Responsibilities - Operations

• Develop sales of the clients Food products within the Retail and Food service sector in the specific regions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers with the aim of achieving key customer sale targets and minimising the threat of competitors.

• Achievement of sales & returns budgets in line with given targets and company standards.
• Successfully implement and control promotional activity and new product launches.
• Interface & provide feedback to Management regarding marketplace activities.
• Report on sales trends, competitor activity & canvass new business.
• Ability to gain new customers & develop existing business.
• Develop customer service standards and issue resolution.
• Merchandising and shelf space management.
• Attend weekly team meetings.
• Ensure adherence to company practices & procedures.

Key Responsibilities - People

• Training & Development of new Van Sales representatives as required.
• Delivering goals and objectives of the van sales team.

• Adhere to company policies, procedures and standards, including Health & Safety, ensuring that the team operates within legal and best management guidelines.
• Communicate key updates to the Field Sales Rep.

Goals

• Increase sales and maintain in line with Company targets
• Build and maintain Customer relationships
• Win new business
• Manage KPIs within targets - Margin %, SOR, CPI, SP & Range
• Adding value - continuous improvement

Knowlege and Skills

• Ability to meet sales targets and achieve results
• Highly organised and ability to plan
• Enthusiastic and dedicated to provide excellent customer service - customer focused.
• Inherent interest in food and appreciation of contemporary consumer eating trends.
• Advanced knowledge of internal operating procedures
• Computer literate
• Ability to motivate and lead
• Decision maker
• Excellent communicator
• Fluency in English
• Ability to motivate and lead
• Creative, pro-active attitude, problem solver

Experience

• Full clean driving license
• At least 3 years team management experience
• Field sales experience
• Previous FMCG experience is essential
• Strong commercial awareness
• Knowledge of Food safety & Hygiene standards

For more information please call Jonny on 02838353335

or email CV to Jonathan.Lowe@Staffline.co.uk

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