Reports to: Manager Sales & Marketing
Duty Station: Field Based
Job Summary:
Sales & Distribution Drivers shall sell and or deliver company goods and merchandise directly from their company van or truck within the assigned territory.
Main Duties
- Driving a truck while making deliveries and or selling products to customers.
- Delivering purchase orders and informing existing customers of any new products and offers.
- Increasing sales by promoting products and providing feedback about competitor behavior.
- Accounting for the safe and timely delivery of purchased products.
- Maintaining sales and delivery records.
- Achievement of sales and delivery targets.
- Preventing damage to the delivery truck/van and the company products being transported.
- Ensuring the cleanliness of the interior and the exterior of the van/ truck.
- Performing basic truck /van maintenance tasks, such as checking tyre pressure, gas and oil levels.
- Identifying new sales opportunities.
- Identification, recruitment and retention of new potential customers in the assigned area.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Valid driver’s license with Class C and D and a clean driving record.
- UACE certificate with at least a principal pass or its equivalent
- A diploma in marketing shall be an added advantage
- 3-year experience as a Driver salesman in FMCG set up.
- Exceptional ability in meeting sales and delivery targets.
- Extensive experience in identifying, recruitment and retention of new customers and opening new markets.
- Ability to assume responsibility for the delivery truck and the products there-in.
- Experience in recordkeeping and use of sales and stock documents.
- Working knowledge of basic truck maintenance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to communicate in languages appropriate to the area of deployment
Mode of Application:
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All applications must be accompanied with a detailed CV, Copies of academic transcripts and certificates, National ID, Telephone contact, Names and addresses of three referees in one pdf attachment. All applications must be sent to mail hr@softe.co.ug and should be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Soroti Fruits Limited,
Plot 1-4, Pineapple Road, Soroti Industrial & Business Park, Arapai,
P. O. Box 154, Soroti.
Deadline for receipt of applications: Friday 7th October 2022 at 5:00pm
Females are encouraged to apply.