Key Performance AreasNegotiating with SuppliersNegotiating Advertising AllowancesNegotiating Trading AgreementsNegotiating monthly promotions. Structuring Adverts Part of the Support Structure for approximately 50 storesLiaise daily with National Account Managers and advising Store Buyers Nationally Prepare Adverts, Pricing Allocations for the Stores Set Daily and Promotional PricingConduct Store Audits ,and perform everyday duties of a National Buyer / Oversee Regions where Regional Buyers are allocated Regular Store visits / Travel to Stores Nationally when necessary Was responsible for turnover contribution of 1.3 billion to the groups annual turnover. My title was National Category Manager

Key Performance Areas Spearheaded the forecourt distribution sector of the businessHandled customer relations, marketing, the buying as well as planning and controlling of the sales repsWithin this industry I gathered a lot of experience in the FMCG Market and knowledge on products and market requirements Played an active role in controlling customer accountsGained a fair amount of experience in the sweet, confectionery and beverage industry

Key Performance Areas General Office Admin: Data CapturingQuotes, Letters and InvoicingSorting and Filing of all documentsSchedule MeetingsCustomer Service Queries Liaise with CustomersVAT Returns.Price Lists. Sales:Ensure store is stocked up for clients RequirementsMake sure the store receives adequate Marketing materialsExceed Sales TargetsCall on corporate clientele. structure deals and cater for their requirementsMake sure excellent service is provided in the corporate environment. Marketing:Make up brochures for clients. Liaise with Customers, gather their requirements... Human Resources:Aid in the selection of sales consultants... Manager:Train store staff as well as supervise them.Keep customer Service levels at maximum Customer RelationsBuild trust with clienteleMake sure we satisfy their requirementsAlways make sure that the customer is satisfied.