VAN SALES REPRESENTATIVE (LURGAN)

VAN SALES REPRESENTATIVE

LURGAN, CO ARMAGH

FULL TIME / PERMANENT

MONDAY TO FRIDAY 6AM - 3PM

40 HOURS PER WEEK (O/T AVAILABLE)

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

Key Responsibilities - Operations

* Develop sales of the Freshways Food Company products within the Retail and Foodservice 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

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

To apply please send CV to:

[email protected] or Noeline.[email protected]

or call 028 38 353335 ext 333 or 345

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