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Support Executive - Your future Position?
As a member of the Commercial Team, you will collaborate closely with the Area Sales Manager and two Key Account Managers. Your primary responsibility will involve providing valuable back-to bolster the efforts of the commercial team.
Administrative Tasks:
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records and sales documentation.
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Coordination and execution on sample receipt & delivery (courier)
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Manage and update the customer project system
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Follow through on essential tasks and actions from the Key Account Manager's customer meetings.
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You will be the backup and admin for the Key Account Manager.
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You will be liaising with the relevant persons to ensure that any actions required are taken and then followed through to completion.
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You will be liaising with inter departments (Regulatory, Customer Care, Technical, Pricing team and system Power-users) on a daily basis to action the tasks.
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You will Maintain and Update the Customer portfolio database
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Management and submission of key documentation for the customer within the internal systems
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Become the Key/super user of Givaudan systems
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Follow up on and update projects & general requests
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Track credit management queries
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Assist with compiling and submitting the Forecast information from the customer
Sales Support:
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Assist in submitting and preparing monthly sales reports
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Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate order processing.
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Monitor and report on sales performance metrics.
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Contribute to the development of sales team
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You will participate in flavour training and tasting sessions.ou will be responsible for project management, pricing, data management and general commercial responsibilities.Therefore, systematic, organized and conscientious abilities are essential.
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Manage customer queries and internal coordination with multi-functional teams (both locally & globally)
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Ability to work both independently and proactively are key.
Pricing:
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Pricing co-ordination with the Givaudan pricing teams (regional)
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Update customer price lists and respond to price queries & quotation requests
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Responsible for the maintenance of all pricing files according to portfolio
Customer Engagement:
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Assist in managing and maintaining relationships with customers
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Respond to customer inquiries promptly and professionally.
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Provide exceptional customer service and act as a liaison between customer/Key Account Manager and the teams within the business
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Management, initiation and tracking on customer projects via Givaudan Project system
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Responsible for communication and co-ordination on the project to the customer teams and internal teams
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Manage customer project sample requests from Sampling and coordinate with the Technical teams
Your professional profile includes:
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Diploma/Degree and 5 years working experience in a similar role
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Advanced level of Excel - certificate to be provided upon request
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Experience in customer relationship management
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Good project management capability
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Exposure working in an international/multinational company
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Experience working in a matrix organisation and with remote teams
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Good communication and business writing skills
Preference will be given to candidates that align to our Employment Equity Plan
At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.
Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.
