Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Route Sales Representative job in Kenya

Urgently wanted: Route Sales Representative

Job Description

2 Positions

Salary:
20 plus 10k incentive.

Our client is a leading FMCG brand. We hereby invite applications from suitably qualified, dynamic, experienced and results driven candidates with proven track record to fill the position of Route Sales Representatives who will be DRIVING CANTERS and selling along prescribed routes.

Purpose of the Job:

Build business by identifying and selling products and maintaining good relationships with existing, new and prospective customers.

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Servicing existing routes/accounts, obtaining orders and establishing new accounts in the specified territory by planning and organizing daily work schedules and route plans.
  • Ensure that the products gain the visibility and that distribution is well managed.
  • Submit orders daily and ensure proper reconciliations of accounts are done.
  • Keep Management informed by submitting activity and results reports, on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
  • Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules etc.
  • Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports and making recommendations to management.
  • Grow new areas.
  • Debt control and collection.
  • Supporting Marketing and promotion activities by the management to assist push sales.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Academic qualifications;
  • A degree in relevant field
  • A diploma in Sales and Marketing
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience selling FMCG and achieving targets,
  • Valid driving license
  • Experience in handling route sales required.
  • Ability to prioritize assigned work.
  • Must have a solid driving experience with a canter
If qualified send CV only to jobs@jantakenya.com by 14th march, 2013, indicating the title ‘route sales representative’ on the subject line. DO NOT attach any certificates.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted