Business Representative

SUMMARY:
Our client, operating in the Manufacturing Industry, is currently looking to employ a Business Representative based in Gauteng (East Rand). 

A awesome career opportunity awaits!

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Diploma / Certificate or equivalent (NQF 5).
• Up to 3 years as a Business Representative or similar role within the Manufacturing environment.
• Computer Literacy (Basic MS Office; and SAP, ERP Systems and other job-specific software systems).

• Canvassing and opening of new customer accounts based on their viability as future customers.
• Monitor monthly sales per customer using the Sales Management process.
• Daily extrapolation of sales information from the SAP system to assess actual units against target units and implement a plan of action if necessary.
• Introduce new marketing and promotion ideas and assist the customer in aligning its strategy with that of the Company (Marketing Strategy).
• Assist with the credit application process.
• Co-responsible with debtors for effective, timeous collection of outstanding debtors’ monies.

• Liaise with Warehouse on an ongoing basis to ensure optimal availability of stock in an effort to resolve any outstanding queries.
• Monitor buying patterns of all customers to assist in the forecasting of stock requirements on a monthly basis.
• Monitor stock rotations and replenish with new stock in need.
• Assist the customer in managing their own stock levels and mix.

• Reports risks or areas of concern to management within own operating area.
• Cost and expenditure monitored – waste minimized.

• Maintains effective working relationships with employees and customers to render highest quality of services.
• Ensure daily and weekly discussions take place with CIC and other aforementioned stakeholders to ensure that all customer queries are followed up and satisfactorily resolved.
• Provide regular presentation / training to customers on products and pricing to ensure that the customers are kept up to date with technical product changes.
• Provide the customer with stands, POS material, claims and rotation procedure training.
• Update customer database by providing new information regarding new customers and / or updating existing information.