Salesman Driver, East London - Premier

Job Description

Manage allocated load and/or vehicle on assigned route with a strong focus on maintaining and growing volumes through customer service.

• Truck housekeeping – ensuring trucks are neat and clean at all times
• Incident and accident reporting – ensuring all incidents and accidents are reported to management timeously
• POD control – all POD’s to be signed, stamped and accounted for
• Fuel consumptions – meet targets set by the company
• Stock control – monitor the offloading and loading of all stock from the truck and ensure 100% accuracy

• Pallet control – monitor the offloading and loading of pallets from the truck and ensure 100% accuracy
• Daily Vehicle Checklists – trucks to be checked daily, checklists completed, defects reported and signed and handed to the fleet controller/supervisor
• Reconciling at site after route Banking of cash
• Returning all POD’s

Key Outputs

• Driving
• Leadership
• Communication – written, verbal
• Accuracy/ Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Assertiveness
• Numerical ability
• Negotiation/ influencing
• Customer relationship management
• Accountability
• Sense of urgency
• Respect

Qualification Requirements

Valid Code C1 with valid PDP with 2yrs driving experience Minimum Matric

Other Requirements:

• Required to work unusual hours
• Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays

Experience Requirements

• At least 24 months experience in a similar position in the FMCG industry with emphasis on customer service
• FMCG background and sound knowledge of bread/flour and maize