Sales & Distribution Drivers (3 Positions) at Soroti Fruits Limited (SOFTE)

Reports to: Manager Sales & Marketing
Duty Station: Field Based

Job Summary:
Sales & Distribution Drivers shall sell and or deliver company goods and merchandise directly from their company van or truck within the assigned territory.

Main Duties

• Driving a truck while making deliveries and or selling products to customers.
• Delivering purchase orders and informing existing customers of any new products and offers.
• Increasing sales by promoting products and providing feedback about competitor behavior.
• Accounting for the safe and timely delivery of purchased products.
• Maintaining sales and delivery records.
• Achievement of sales and delivery targets.
• Preventing damage to the delivery truck/van and the company products being transported.
• Ensuring the cleanliness of the interior and the exterior of the van/ truck.
• Performing basic truck /van maintenance tasks, such as checking tyre pressure, gas and oil levels.
• Identifying new sales opportunities.
• Identification, recruitment and retention of new potential customers in the assigned area.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Valid driver’s license with Class C and D and a clean driving record.
• UACE certificate with at least a principal pass or its equivalent
• A diploma in marketing shall be an added advantage
• 3-year experience as a Driver salesman in FMCG set up.
• Exceptional ability in meeting sales and delivery targets.
• Extensive experience in identifying, recruitment and retention of new customers and opening new markets.
• Ability to assume responsibility for the delivery truck and the products there-in.
• Experience in recordkeeping and use of sales and stock documents.
• Working knowledge of basic truck maintenance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to communicate in languages appropriate to the area of deployment

Mode of Application:

All applications must be accompanied with a detailed CV, Copies of academic transcripts and certificates, National ID, Telephone contact, Names and addresses of three referees in one pdf attachment. All applications must be sent to mail hr@softe.co.ug and should be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer,
Soroti Fruits Limited,
Plot 1-4, Pineapple Road, Soroti Industrial & Business Park, Arapai,
P. O. Box 154, Soroti.

Deadline for receipt of applications: Friday 7^th October 2022 at 5:00pm
Females are encouraged to apply.