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Position Summary

Reporting to the Category Manager – Food & Beverage, the Sales Representative will be responsible for driving sell-in performance, building customer relationships, securing new listings, negotiating pricing and promotional terms, and growing existing accounts. The role is strictly focused on commercial sell-in and does not include field execution or Trade Marketer management.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Sell-In & Account Development

  • Drive sell-in performance across assigned customer segments.
  • Prospect and pitch new retail accounts with category range proposals, pricing, and product specifications.
  • Negotiate and close listing agreements, shelf space allocations, and initial stocking orders.
  • Onboard new accounts using structured kits, ensuring accurate pricing, product details, and credit terms.

Existing Account Management

  • Conduct regular visits to existing accounts to monitor performance, identify gaps, and propose new SKUs or range extensions.
  • Ensure all accounts have approved and documented pricing and credit terms.
  • Monitor competitor activity and provide market feedback with recommended responses.

Commercial Compliance & Coordination

  • Ensure all commercial agreements are properly documented and submitted to the Sales Administrator.
  • Adhere to pricing, credit, and commercial policies.

Customer Relationship & Issue Management

  • Build strong customer relationships to support repeat business and account growth.
  • Escalate disputes, pricing issues, and customer complaints to the Category Manager.

Reporting & Performance Monitoring

  • Submit regular sales activity reports, new account onboarding updates, and competitor activity feedback.
  • Track and monitor the performance of your sales pipeline.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationSalesMarketing, or a related field.
  • 2–4 years’ experience in salesaccount management, or business development, preferably in FMCG or Food & Beverage.
  • Proven ability in new business acquisition and account growth.
  • Experience with modern trade and general trade retail channels is an added advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong salesnegotiation, and account management skills.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
  • Commercial awareness in pricingcredit, and trade terms.
  • Ability to identify and convert business opportunities.
  • Good organizational and planning skills.
  • Self-driven with the ability to work independently under targets.
  • Strong analytical skills for pipeline and sales tracking.
  • High level of integritydiscipline, and accountability.

How to Apply

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