Field Sales Representative

Job description / Role

Position Snapshot

Location:Beirut,Lebanon
Company: Nestle
Full-time
Department: Sales

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest food and Beverage Company in the world.

At our very core, we are a human environment - passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

In this role, you will achieve sales by category by maximizing short and long term growth opportunities and build long term relationship with the customers.

A day in the life of...

- Accountable for the achievement of his/her territory sales volumes by each category.
- Develop a strong relationship with the customer and negotiate a contract on visibility, shelve space, promotions and implementations.
- Organize field visits on a daily basis and follow up with stores in the assigned area to ensure availability of products.
- Ensure listing of new Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) and ensure achievement of the placement objectives.
- Ensure that the promotional program is implemented effectively and efficiently instore.
- Ensure that promotions are implemented in the assigned area(s).
- Ensure that there are zero out of stock products by communicating with the merchandisers and following up with store visits.
- Identify and resolve if there are problems with stock shelf and damaged goods.
- Ensure shelf and warehouse stocks are correctly audited, rotated, and the short expiry issues are properly handled in line with company policy.
- Manage account(s) through quality checks and follow ups.
- Ensure collection is made in line with Nestlé set payment terms.
- Work with the merchandisers and ensure that shelves are properly maintained and implemented.
- Provide constructive feedback to the merchandisers in regards to their implementation of the products on the shelves, check outs, and gondolas.
- Follow up with merchandisers on a daily basis about their progress in their journey plans and resolve any issues that may arise.

Requirements

What will make you successful

- University Degree in Business or related field
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience in sales or related field within FMCG industry
- Excellent Language skills in English and Arabic
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Advanced skills in MS office, mainly in PowerPoint and Excel

About the Company

Nestle with headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestle and is today the world's biggest food and beverage company. Sales for 2006 were CHF 98.5 bn, with a net profit of CHF 9 bn. We employ around 265,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world.

The Company's strategy is guided by several fundamental principles. Nestle's existing products grow through innovation and renovation while maintaining a balance in geographic activities and product lines. Long-term potential is never sacrificed for short-term performance. The Company's priority is to bring the best and most relevant products to people, wherever they are, whatever their needs, throughout their lives.