Van Sales Representative
Company Profile: Our Client is one of the largest manufacturers of Confectionery, Footwear, Food and now Stationery products in Kenya.
Their products form an important part of everyday life.
Department: Sales & Distribution
Reporting To: Area Sales Manager
Regions to be Covered:
- Dar-el-salaam
and its environs
- Mbeya
and its environs
- Kilimanjaro
Region
- Lake
Region- Mwanza and its environs
- Dodoma
and its environs
Purpose of the Position
To provide delivery and merchandising service to a prescribed plan, developing and maintaining an excellent customer service record at all times.
This role should take pride in the delivery of goods to the
customer whilst making the process as simple and flexible as possible.
Main Responsibilities
Main Responsibilities
- Deliver
product on a regular basis determined by a delivery plan and set route to
a specific set of customers within the agreed window of time.
- Establish
and maintain excellent customer relationships by providing an efficient,
reliable, friendly and courteous service to all customers
- Maintain
the highest standard of service by maintaining the required supply of
stock to ensure a 100% service level through full fixtures with no ‘stock
outs’ as per the agreed customer service level package (Including
Merchandising Plano-gram / counting stock / replenish / collect Sale or
Return products) to the highest standard.
- Complete
all required paperwork for the Business and for the Customer accurately
and in full in line with the agreed company standard.
- Communicate
effectively with customers and maintain up to date information regarding
new initiatives, prices, promotions, new product listings and product
de-lists.
- Pick
orders accurately from the van against the picking list and ensure they
are checked and signed for by each customer
- Provide
information and feedback to the Area sales Manager, on Customer
requirements and competitor activity on your route
You Will Responsible/Accountable For:-
- The
goods loaded into the back of your van, both in terms of the condition of
these goods which must be in pristine condition and ready for sale and for
accountability for stock take purposes.
- Targets
of the month (volume, distribution)
- Cash
collection on a daily basis
- Bad
debts
- The
correct use of and maintenance of all equipment supplied by the company.
- The
safe handling and maintenance of the company vehicle to include all daily
checks for oil, water, tyre pressures etc., as well as the cleanliness of
the exterior and cab.
- Completing
all of the “end day” tasks as required and any other duties as may be
required by the company from time to time.
Required Qualifications
- Must
have completed Secondary education -KCSE- C plain
- Diploma
in relevant field is an added advantage
- Minimum
of 3years in sales
- Clean
Driving License –Class BCE
- Good
understanding of basic computer skills
- Demonstrable
customer service skills/relationship building
- Experience
within a High Street Retailing sales environment
- Must
be in possession of valid work documents (Passports, work permits etc.)
Key Competencies and Skills
- Excellent
communication skills
- Dynamic
and flexible
- Relationship
builder
- Strong
negotiation and persuasion skills
- Ability
to read and understand reports
- Ability
to work in a team
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com
quoting the position in the subject line and preferred location.
Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and
benefits.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
