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This is a B2B job in Food Ingredients, Flavours, etc. Do not apply if you have FMCG, Restaurant, or hotel experience.

GFIC is recruiting for the position requiring:

• A Degree in Food Technology (an MBA is a plus)
• Experience working for a distributor managing a team of Country Managers
• Or experience working for a producer managing Food ingredients distributors
• Ability to develop new countries in Africa
• This role focuses on selling Food Ingredients B2B, not FMCG

Responsibilities include:

• Developing business plans at country and sales team levels aligned with global targets
• Participating in the development and enforcement of global policies, structures, & tools
• Overseeing local office operations, costs, and capacity
• Monitoring sales and financial KPIs, implementing corrective actions
• Sharing best practices, encouraging cooperation, and leveraging synergies

Requirements:

• Food Technologist with an economic background like an MBA
• Passion for Food and Food Ingredients
• Responsible for the development of African countries as an Area Manager
• Experience managing Country Managers and linking HQ with local teams
• Strategic focus with involvement in daily operations if needed
• Experience in Food Ingredients Distribution
• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience managing a sizable team in at least one country
• Communicative, proactive, analytical, supportive
• Leadership & team skills
• Fluent in English; French and local languages are assets
• Willing to travel
• Apply only via the link in the ad, in English

• Director

• Full-time

• Sales, Business Development, Strategy/Planning

• Food and Beverage Services and Manufacturing

This is B2B job Food Ingredients, Flavours, etc.

Do not apply if you have FMCG, Restaurant or hotel experience

GFIC is recruiting the

Sales Director Food Ingredients Distribution m/f/d

• Must have for this position is a Degree in Food Technology (a MBA is a plus)
• You work for a distributor and have experience in managing a team of Country Managers
• or you work for a Producer and you manage Food ingredients distributors
• you are able to develope new countries in Africa
• this is a job about selling Food Ingredients B2B not FMCG

• ensure proper business development plans on country / sales team level in line with global targets
• initiate and participate in development of global policies, structures & tools, enforce their local implementation
• oversee the cost and capacity structure of local offices, ensure efficient & effective operations
• monitor sales and financial KPIs and monitor corrective actions with Country Managers
• initiate best practise sharing within your area, encourage cooperation and usage of synergies

• You are Food Technologist with an economic background like an MBA

• You have a passion for Food and Food Ingredients.

• As the Area Manager you are responsible for the overall development of countries in Africe

• being the direct supervisor of the Country Managers and acting as a link between the HQ and the local teams.

• While the main focus of the Area Manager is on strategic topics, he/she can be selectively involved also in the operative, daily business if needed.

• you have experience with Food Ingredients Distribution

• min. 10 years of leadership experience, like managing at least one country with a bigger team

• communicative, proactive, analytical thinking, supportive

• leadership & team skills

• perfect English, French and a local language is an asset

• prepared to travel

• we are accepting only applications via the link in the ad! only in English of course!

• you speak English, French is an asset

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to make a positive impact on the lives of prospective students. As a sales representative, you will play a crucial role in student recruitment and engagement. You will be responsible for presenting the College to targeted schools, conducting interviews with prospective students, and assisting them throughout the application and registration process.

• Deliver engaging presentations at targeted schools, showcasing the benefits of our institution.
• Distribute marketing materials and interact with students to generate interest and enquiries.
• Represent our brand at career expos and other stakeholder events.
• Achieve monthly presentation targets as per school priorities.

• Meet monthly targets for collecting school databases to expand our reach.

• Make proactive calls to prospective students, scheduling interviews to meet daily and weekly targets.
• Follow up on online applications, ensuring proof of payments and scheduling appointments.
• Provide prompt responses to online and telephonic enquiries within 24 hours.
• Conduct interviews following an established script, building rapport with students and parents.
• Achieve individual targets for weekly, monthly, and annual interviews.

• Assist students with the online application process during interviews, securing applications on the spot.
• Follow up with unpaid online applications and ensure payment is completed.
• Conduct regular calling campaigns to convert interviews into applications.
• Drive application acceptance and pre-registration fee payment.
• Achieve individual targets for weekly, monthly, and annual applications.

• Support the campus by converting applications to registrations to achieve the annual campus registration target.

• Maintain accurate daily reports, including call reports and interview booking trackers.
• Ensure interview forms are completed correctly and applications have valid supporting documentation.
• Update relevant systems and reports as required.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with students, parents, and stakeholders.
• Friendly, tenacious, and target-driven mindset with exceptional organisational abilities.
• Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.

• National Diploma (NQF6)/ Bachelors Degree (NQF level 7) with 2-3 years sales experience (preferred) OR minimum of National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with 5 years sales experience.
• Advantageous - familiarity with international travel, including visa requirements and immigration regulations.

• Driver's license and own vehicle essential.
• Valid Passport.

We offer a competitive incentive structure based on target achievement. This position requires individuals who can thrive under pressure, as it may involve extended working hours at peak times during the year. If you are driven by results, motivated by incentives, and ready to go above and beyond to achieve success, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, highlighting your relevant experience. We look forward to hearing from you!

Boxes For Africa is looking to fill the position of an Internal Sales Representative. The incumbent will report to the Regional Sales Manager and will be based in Parow. The Internal Sales role is to process sales orders and communicate all important information to both external customers and internal departments. With high levels of attention to detail, the Internal Sales person's key function is to ensure the administration of the customer’s order is processed correctly through the company’s processes.

1. Creates Sales and Purchase Orders in the ERP/MIS system.
2. Provides constant communication with customers and sales reps to ensure accurate information is supplied to the various departments and in turn meet the customers’ expectations.
3. Creates and checks works orders for production.
4. Liaises with Estimating to check the costs and prices are correct on the P_Codes.
5. Responds to Sales Reps and Customers by answering production queries via email or telephone in a professional manner.
6. Sends relevant requested documentation to Customers or Production (e.g. Order confirmations, Proforma Invoices, etc).
7. Receives inbound sales inquiries and forwards quote requests, products and/or service information to the relevant person.
8. Is proactive and follows up on order status to keep the customer informed.

1. Good communication and customer service skills.
2. Attention to detail and sense of urgency to complete tasks; and Self-management.
3. Grade 12; print estimating would be advantageous.
4. Knowledge of the raw materials the company buys.
5. Understands the operations of the department.
6. High attention to detail.

Interested applicants are required to forward their CV along with a motivation letter to . We are committed to Employment Equity. We regret that we cannot contact all applicants regarding their status. Should you not be contacted by us within 14 days from the date of your submission, please consider your application unsuccessful. All applicants will be required to pass an NQF level 2 assessment as well as the necessary qualification and criminal checks. Regrettably, no family of current employees will be considered.

Closing Date: 31 March 2024