Main purpose of role: maintaining and generating new distribution and volume by creating and leveraging relationships with regional accounts.
Full clean valid driving licence is required
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Performance
* Completion of predetermined quantity of outlet visits per week aligned to client KPIs.
* Achieve a predetermined minimum quantity of visit New Distribution Points aligned to client KPIs.
* Negotiation and maintenance increase distribution of new and existing products aligned to the client KPIs.
* Continual contribution to other activities that generate return on investment.
Compliance
* Defend share of space by ensuring key SKUs are available in chiller/Shelf/Display with the correct price displayed.
* Ensure maximum outlet awareness of all existing products and new product launches via POS, National and local activity.
Data Recording & Reporting
* Ensure all response data is recorded 100% accurately via the data recording tool.
* Provide weekly updates on wins with details and pictures to promote activity to the client.
* Report any issues to ensure speedy resolution of issues and timely data entry.
* Update CRM including the removal of closed sites and cleansing of data.
* Provide prompt and thorough feedback concerning supply, pricing, or availability of products.
* Complete weekly feedback as requested by manager.
* Channel Insight
* Provide insightful and actionable feedback on market intelligence/competitor activity.
* Keep abreast of trends, news and information concerning the channel in which you are working
Your profile
Person Specification
* Good communication and interpersonal skills, including rapport building, influencing and negotiation.
* Good organisational and planning skills
* Analytical, able to interpret sales data.
* Self-motivated with a flexible and pro-active approach
* Administration and organisational skills
* IT literate
* Previous retail, food service, and/or FMCG sales experience desirable but not essential
* Full clean valid driving licence is required.