Senior Sales Representative - Papua New Guinea Full-time Job

CJ Patel (Pacific) Pte Limited (CJPP) is the commercial arm of the CJ Patel Group and one of Fiji’s largest distributors of locally manufactured and renowned international brands within Fiji and most of the Pacific. The Company has an extensive distribution network with major supermarkets, food service industries and down-the-line (DTL) retailers with its main warehouse in Wailekutu, Lami and supported by branch operations in Lautoka and Labasa and significant exports to other regional markets such as New Zealand, East Timor, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Tonga, Samoa and Papua New Guinea.

We are seeking to recruit Senior Sales Representatives to be based in Papua New Guinea.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead sales and marketing activities to achieve set targets in the assigned territory.
• Present, promote and sell products using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key personnel in assigned customer accounts.
• Ensure sales merchandising and branding activities are executed to meet sales targets and brand presence.
• Negotiate on deals and attend to any dispute or queries in a timely manner.
• Track inventory levels and manage customer orders, ensuring precise and prompt processing.
• Oversee debtor accounts and ensure prompt collection of outstanding payments.
• Analyse the territory/market’s potential, track sales and provide regular status reports including forecasts to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments
•  Stay up to date with industry trends, market conditions, and competitor’s activities.

 Qualification, Experience and Attributes:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and proven work experience of at least 3 to 5 years in a similar capacity in FMCG sales, marketing, or product distribution.
• Be a self-starter, team player and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Good leadership, communication (Spoken and Written) and interpersonal skills.
• Sound knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, word).
• Familiar with regional sales environment and market.
• Ability to understand and analyse sales performance metrics

 Remuneration

An attractive remuneration package and other fringe benefits will be offered to the incumbent based on calibre and experience.

 How to apply:

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria can send their application and detailed CV to Email: careers@cjpatel.com.fj with the subject “Vacancy – Senior Sales Rep PNG”.

Applications close on 21st July 2024.

CJ Patel (Pacific) Limited (CJPP) is the commercial arm of the Group responsible for sales, marketing, warehousing, logistics & supply chain and credit control. CJPP represents many iconic local and international brands in Fiji and the Pacific. The Company has its main warehouse in Wailekutu, Lami supported by branch operations in Lautoka and Labasa ensuring comprehensive National Coverage and extensive distribution network with major supermarkets, food service industries and down-the-line (DTL) retailers.