Job title : territory sales officer / executive
Department : bakery & foodservice
Reports to : area sales manager
Purpose
To promote concept selling through premixes to bakeries and other outletsThis will include identifying customers and demonstrating products thereby explaining consistency and convenience.
Principle accountabilities
To achieve monthly, quarterly and annual business targets for his areaThis will include value / volume objectives, distribution targets and be in line with sales policies, strategies.
To call on nominated customersThe frequency / duration of the call to be in line with the agreed work state and consistent with a cost-effective journey plan.
Prepare a monthly plan for specified customers to achieve volume targets by product groupTo extend b & fs product distribution and usage in all potential customers and increase volume salesFurther, to control and evaluate these accounts.
To ensure that all receivables are in accordance with company’s credit policy.
Using available computer systems have an accurate understanding of the importance of major territory outlets by product group and their overall importance to territory target achievementFurther to organize and maintain an effective admin system which includes customer record cards, daily call reports, expenses, work plan and to meet required deadline for completion.
To develop knowledge of all facets of b&fs market, including new selling/ application techniques, consumer needs and customer business issuesIn line with the plan, arrange and implement demonstrations / exhibitions to further capitalize on the opportunities for the b&fs business.
To ensure agreed promotions are fully implemented and leveraged.
Position requirements
Qualifications
Graduate, preferably with hotel management.
Experience
1 to 2 yrs in sellingPreferably b2b/ concept selling or in hospitality industry.
Having exposure in distributor handling
Knowledge
Knowledge of food / catering / baking industry.
Knowledge of the territory to be covered.
Knowledge of local language
Motivation fit
Enjoys working in fast paced and demanding environment
Hard working
Self-motivated and result oriented
Has a drive for innovation.
Enjoys challenges
Competencies
Action / results orientation
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Problem solving and analytical skills
Savvy / ‘street smart’
Team player
Company overview: we exist to make food the world lovesBut we do more than thatOur company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every dayWe look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow togetherBecause becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.
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General Mills, Inc.