Conducts customer/outlet calls in order to sell & deliver products, retrieve empties, merchandise, receive customer feedback, collect payments, ensure territorial integrity and implement sales and marketing programs.
Negotiate with outlets / wholesaler in order to make available appropriate GSMI products in all potential selling outlets inside his route.
Regularly checks the truckload of GSMI products and is accountable for the completeness and care of the load to protect the interest of both the customers and the company.
Collects all account receivables on due dates and prepare action plans for the immediate collection of all overdue accounts in order to protect the financial interests of the company.
Develops wholesalers and retail outlets by implementing timely programs, attending to their needs and concerns, in order to ensure sales and availability targets are met.
Attends to wholesalers/ customer/consumers’ complaints and concerns by visiting (e.g. attending to requested sales collaterals) and determining problems and needs on a regular basis in order to ensure wholesaler, customer and consumer satisfaction.
Regularly reviews route territory needs, suggest area specific programs, implement local & national programs and updates GSMI on program/promo developments and ensure program/promo success.
Updates the database of wholesalers & retail outlets as necessary in order to identify selling opportunities and provide easily accessible information to the company.
Gathers data and accomplishes regular and special reports in order to provide the district & territory management pertinent sales information.
Gathers competitive information on pricing, discounting, promotions and new products and forwards timely feedback to his District Sales Supervisor
Looks for opportunities to partner with local government, other SMC subsidiaries, event organizers for events within the route coverage
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in any business-related course
Prior sales experience from the FMCG industry is an advantage
Willing to travel or be assigned to different areas/locations
Has a valid driver's license and can drive four-wheeled vehicles