• Sales Support Oversee the 2 Sales Engineers in the fieldIssue QuotationsQuotation ReviewsIssue Invoices Customer Data management (Contract Planning)Receive all customer Orders Process Orders into the system (MFGPRO)Identify stock/ product codesLiaison with Logistics and Warehouse managers to ensure stock is available as per ordersAllocate stock to customer order on (MFGPRO)Issue customers with Acknowledgement of Orders and delivery detailsLiaise with delivery companies for collectionsIdentify Tenders Complete and submit tender documentations (Eskom, Centlec, Municipalities)Complete and submit all Data registration forms for Municipalities• Marketing Internal and External CommunicationMarket Research Marketing (placing of adverts on behalf of the company, branding material, company profile)Market the company in Africa (Nigeria, Botswana and Lesotho)Arrange events for company• Customer ServiceAfter sale surveysSolve daily customer queries• ReportingSubmit monthly financial reports to the Managing DirectorSubmit monthly Order intake to the Managing DirectorSubmit monthly market trends to the Managing DirectorSubmit monthly customer survey to the Managing Director

Assist in the preparation of advertising campaigns, marketing collateral and sales promotional materials. Develop advertising strategies to meet business objectives. Support in media planning and sponsorship management for advertising campaign. Review and approve the distribution of promotional materials to improve the brand image. Ensure that the advertisements follow all legal laws and company guidelines. Review, manage and approve journal ads on ad hoc basis. Develop new prospects through cold calls and networking in order to increase sales and revenue. Build strong working relationships with customers by providing outstanding and excellent services. Address customer questions and issues in accurate and timely manner. Understand customer requirements and recommend optimum products or services to meet the requirements. Create a priority list of customers and dealers according to revenue potential. Ensure that billed amount for all contracts are duly collected from the customers on time. Coordinate with General Managers to ensure that all cost related approvals for the advertising are obtained and issues are resolved in time. Develop sales orders and proposals for customers. Participate in industry meetings and marketing events when needed. Develop and manage the retail rates for the products.

Responsible for FMCG stores in Bloemfontein (PnP,Shoprite,Checkers,Wholesale and Spar).Staff management (field marketers and merchandisers)Recruit and train staffConduct induction and orientation trainingManage field staff performanceManage rewards and RemunerationManage staff leaveManage promotional activitiesAchieve POP objectivesManage sales and achievement of sales targetsliaise with staff,store managers,store buyers ad Product ClientsControl monthly expensesCommunicate promotional activities to field staffManage staff in store booksEnsure planograms are implemented in every storeEnsure specific store planograms are implementedIdentify opportunities in storesMonitor in-store pricingMinimize credit notesRecruit and train field staffManage field staff leaveManage field staff performanceSupport staff and in-store conflictsFacilitate succession PlanningManage field staff rewards and remunerationEnsure staff adhere to company policies and disciplinary codeResponsible for uplift notesMonitor speed to shelfMonitor stock in DCDistribute trade posters to field staffMonthly and weekly ReportsMarket researchDaily floor walk in storesEnsure all merchandising principles are adhered to in storesPrinciples: Abbott Labs, Illovo, Steers, Bob Martin, Schick & Energizer, Ina Paarman, KWV Wines,

Administrative ,Scanning and filling Open and sorting of mails ,Capture cheque payments received and MCIS-systemFrank envelopes for postingCapture registration for all funds and ensure efficient and correct system updateHandle all queries to employee data capturedConduct investigations into employee missing filesLiaison with relevant parties to solve incomplete employee dataEnsure service levels and performance is maintained in terms of the national MIBCO mission, vision and policies

SwitchboardWelcome all clients Responsible for the boardroom bookingsAssist ticketing office with booking and printing of ticketsAct as a host in the Presidential suite