Van Sales Assistant/Relief Salesman (Manufacturing Sector)

Overview: Our client is seeking a Van Sales Assistant/Relief Salesman who is responsible for selling and distributing the company’s products to customers along assigned routes. The role involves managing stock, ensuring proper product rotation and merchandising, processing sales and payments accurately, and maintaining strong customer relationships. The successful candidate must also ensure the proper handling of company stock, cash and vehicle assets while providing support in both the Salesman and Van Sales Assistant roles as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sell and distribute the company’s products to customers along the assigned route.
  
• Ensure customers are serviced according to schedule in a professional and timely manner.
  
• Drive the company vehicle safely and maintain a valid driver’s licence.
  
• Monitor stock levels, rotate products, and minimise damages, overstocking and stock shortages.
  
• Set up and maintain attractive product displays, ensuring proper merchandising and product freshness.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and secure suitable product display locations.
  
• Process customer orders, invoices, receipts, cash and credit transactions accurately.
  
• Ensure all cash, cheques, stock and company assets are properly accounted for.
  
• Reconcile returned, damaged and unsold stock at the end of each working day.
  
• Supervise the Van Sales Assistant and provide support as required.
  
• Implement promotional activities and ensure promotional materials are properly displayed.
  
• Monitor competitors’ activities and report any developments that may affect sales.
  
• Maintain accurate sales records and complete all required documentation.
  
• Follow company policies and procedures, including stock handling, cash management and carton recycling.
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Area Manager or Sales Manager.
  

• Previous experience in sales, van sales, merchandising or distribution would be an asset.
  
• Valid driver’s licence.
  
• Good customer service and communication skills.
  
• Basic mathematical and numerical skills, with the ability to handle cash and reconcile accounts accurately.
  
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
  
• Ability to manage stock, complete sales documentation and maintain accurate records.
  
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with customers.
  
• Good time management skills and the ability to follow an assigned route and schedule.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Responsible, honest and dependable, with a professional attitude and appearance.
  
• Willingness to perform both sales and van sales assistant duties as required.