Dis-Chem Pharmacies (CJ Sales) requires a Customer Liaison Officer to join our Worcester Team in the Western Cape. The purpose of the role is to extend business and increase sales for Private Label by researching, compiling and presenting service/sales proposals to prospective new and existing clients. As a National Sales Manager, you should use your creativity and thorough knowledge of sales processes to provide innovative ideas for business growth

 
Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate
• 5 Years Management experience in Sales/Marketing/ Brand / Category or promotions

 Advantageous:

• Diploma / Degree within Retail, Sales or any relevant qualification
• Relevant experience in Retail

Job Specification…

Strategy Development:

• Prepare and contribute to the development of the strategic plan in addition to preparing your own departmental budget.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies.
  
• Lead nationwide sales team members to achieve sales targets.
  
• Negotiate and close agreements with large customers.
  
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts.
  
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics and suggest improvements.
  
• Establish sales objectives by forecasting annual sales targets for regions/territories, sales volume and profit for existing and new products.

• Ensure representatives adhere to the group requirements and implementation at all times.
  
• Attend regular and relevant training and development courses.
  
• Ensure Sales Reps go on training and that relevant feedback is received.

Sales Targets:

• Determine sales targets for in-store sales consultants, which is region and store specific.
  
• Monitor sales targets and intervene when needed to determine areas of improvement and to enhance effectiveness.
  
• Ensure stock levels in stores are in line with set sales targets as per business requirements and promotional objectives.

Competencies

Essential:

• Retail, promotions, sales, stock management, reporting, product knowledge
• Developing accurate sales forecasts, setting realistic targets, and managing sales budgets effectively
• Utilizing CRM systems to manage customer interactions, track sales activities, and build long-term relationships
• Financial skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Quality orientation
• Leadership & management skills

Special conditions of employment:

• Offsite travelling
• South African Citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s licence and own reliable transport

 
Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.