Sales Representative

The GraceKennedy Group seeks to identify an individual looking for an excellent opportunity to progress his/her career; and who possesses the vision and energy to help drive dynamic changes across the group, in the following capacity:-​

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

GK FOODS

(A Division of GraceKennedy Limited)

Invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of

SALES REPRESENTATIVE - Eastern Region

(Grace Foods & Services)

Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for achieving the continued profitable growth in sales of Grace Food & Services distributed products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Market intelligence gathering to make recommendations, based on the changing needs of the Retail Industry 
2. Ensure distribution and availability of products to the targeted customers
3. Proper management of receivables by operating at a point that minimizes risk while maximizing sales
4. Assess the performance of products and recommend sales and/or marketing programmes to increase consumer off take
5. A desire to build and maintain good customer relationships
6. Manage an existing volume of well-established accounts and be responsible for the development of new business from new and existing customers
7. Achievement of weekly and monthly sales targets
8. Participate in and assist with product launches

ACADEMIC/ PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing or equivalent
2. Three (3) years quota driven sales experience in consumer goods sales
3. PC Proficiency to include Microsoft Office Suite of Products
4. Knowledge of SAP Software would be an asset

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Sound working knowledge of marketing and sales practices/principles
2. Excellent understanding of the retail trade
3. Strong oral and written communication and time management skills
4. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to be a flexible team player
5. Strong numeric and analytical skills
6. Excellent decision-making and problem solving skills, with a good grasp of operational procedures, preferably in a FMCG market
7. Ability to work with minimal supervision and a high degree of accountability
8. Own and operate a reliable motor vehicle 

​​Qualified applicants are invited to submit applications no later than 16/06/2025 via the Careers section of SuccessFactors.

GraceKennedy upholds the principles of fairness and equity in the treatment of all our employees and stakeholders. The Company is committed to equity in all its employment practices and policies and seeks to recruit, develop and retain its employees on the basis of merit, ability and performance. As such, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment, and will not discriminate on the grounds of race, national origin, religion, gender, or otherwise.