Field Marketer

About the position

A well-established agency is looking for a Field Marketer to call on their stores in the following areas:

• Joburg North and Port Elizabeth

Job Description
A Field Marketer is responsible for driving brand awareness through on-site, face-to-face interaction; liaising between buyers and sellers, as they provide valuable information about products and services. They work closely with sales teams to promote lead generation and create upsell opportunities. The primary objective is to maximize profitability within his or her sales territory.
Field Marketers are especially effective with long-term accounts, visiting clients on a recurring basis to perform maintenance, place replenishment orders, implement marketing strategies to ensure effective product promotion, or take any other initiative necessary to keep the client happy and drive revenue.
A Field Marketer should have a passion for marketing, ability to strike a chord with people, and understand the customers' needs. He/she should be target oriented and should be able to develop innovative sales and marketing strategies.

Job Requirements

• Should have a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license
• Should be willing to travel as mentioned above
• Proven experience as a Merchandiser of a Field Marketer with at least 1-2 years of experience in the Pharmacy industry
• Experience with Dis-Chem and Clicks will be an advantage.

Attributes

• Strong reporting and communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong sense of accountability
• Efficient and accurate
• Self-motivated, Organised, Proactive
• Must be able to work well under pressure
• Knowledge of principles and practices of sales
• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Experience in sales and related presentations and reviews
• Proven ability to achieve sales targets

Salary

• R5 000 - R15 000 Basic depending on industry relevant experience
• Petrol claims submitted each week for full reimbursement

Desired Skills:

• Sales Representative
• Negotiation
• Reporting
• Sales Principles
• work under pressure

Desired Qualification Level:

• Grade 12 / Matric

About The Employer:

This client is a national agency which provides added merchandising support to their clients.
Their mission is to give their Principals and Pharmacies the best possible service and growth through strong customer relationships and consistent coverage.
They add value through a focussed hands-on approach with a highly trained and experienced team.
Through the growth of the numerous brands they represent, they also create an opportunity for individuals within the company to grow and influence their community in a positive way.