Indigo Brands, based in Cape Town, is a subsidiary of AVI Limited (AVI). Leaders in personal care and beauty products including female and male perfumed body sprays, roll-on deodorants, body care, face care, colour cosmetics and liquid fragrances. Well-known brands include Yardley- Bond Street, Gorgeous, Lace, English Blazer and Lenthéric -Hoity Toity, Solo and Masculin. Indigo’s brand portfolio is strengthened via the Coty distributor agreement that includes world-renowned brands such as Rimmel, Exclamation, Adidas, Guess and Sally Hansen.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Sales Representative at Indigo Brands, Kwa-Zulu Natal. As the successful incumbent you will be responsible to build the optimum mutually beneficial business for our company at department store group.

Line Manager: Regional Sales Manager

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Deliver NSV Sales Targets
• Deliver shopper service at Retail via Store Consultant and Store Management and develop strong relationships with optimal communication
• Deliver Permanent Merchandising and visual standards and prepare new stores for openings
• Ensure execution of Marketing plans in store
• Carry out authorised RTV’s in store
• Control costs and expenses

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within Retail Health & Beauty Sales
• 5 years’ experience within Retail department or H&B Store Management
• 5 years’ experience as a Sales Representative/Area Manager in Beauty Industry Company

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / NQF4
• Cosmetology/Beauty Therapist Diploma would be advantageous
• Sales Management Diploma would be advantageous

Additional Requirements:

• Cosmetic Industry Knowledge
• SAP Manager self-service and SAP reporting and BW
• Knowledge of financial processes
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Major retailer processes/systems regulations
• Brand product knowledge

Competencies:

• Planning and Organising
• Thinking Analytically
• Influencing Others
• Building Relationships
• Articulating Information
• Maintaining Productivity
• Seizing Business Opportunities
• Minimising Risk