THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

Manage the Driver Sales team to ensure deliveries are on time, in full, and according to agreed schedule and volumes

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

Matric or equivalent qualificationMinimum of 2 years sales experience in a FMCG environmentminimum 2 years Distribution experience within a BakeryValid drivers’ licensePrepared to work long hours when requiredPrepared to work weekends and public holidaysPrepared to work in informal and formal trade sector    

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WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Safe and responsible use of the vehicleVehicle defect managementLiaise with distribution on kilometresAccount for stock and moneyManage driver ordersManage outgoing stock versus route sheetsManage driver balancesManage returnsManage stock on truckStaff managementControl of weekly wagesImplement a leave rosterManage crew attendanceManage pipeline timeDo on-the-route coachingEnsure that drivers maintain a tidy, professional appearance at all timesAttend to disciplinary issuesDistributor managementBalance distributorsHighlight order changesTruck ManagementUnderstand truck capacities and make adjustments where required On time deliveryManage departure timesManage emergency / second round deliveriesPositive basket flowManage baskets Crew SupervisionManage discipline (late-coming, absenteeism, etc)Ensure transport has been arranged for Driver Salesman & Van AssistantsEnsure that drivers receive all invoices and that it balances back to stock on truckManage departure times & on-time deliveryManage leave rosters & ensure leave relievers are in placeManage day off rosters and ensures the reliever is in placeInduct new driver salesman & van assistants into Albanys way of working (Driver & Van Assistant Job profile) Ensure understandingInductionStandardise induction for Driver Salesman which covers Job profile and all the requirements of the job/paperwork to be completed, etc