Area Sales manager – IDC Coordinator
RCL Foods · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
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Start free — we apply for you →- RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized and customer focused Area sales manager – IDC Coordinator within the baking business unit.
- The IDC Coordinator is responsible for providing effective commercial, administrative and financial coordination of the IDC portfolio. The role supports the end-to-end management of IDC customers and ensures that contracts, financial documentation, reconciliations, rebates, sureties, crates, cash and other commercial requirements are accurately maintained and processed.
- The position requires close collaboration with Sales, Finance, Distribution, Logistics, Operations and IDC customers to ensure that all IDC-related administration is completed accurately, timeously and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Regional Sales Manager.
- This role is a Permanent role
Minimum Requirements Education and Qualification
- Matric
- Diploma or Degree in Sales
Experience and Training
- 2 - 4 years minimum experience in sales and account management.
- Experience within the FMCG, food manufacturing, bakery or distribution industry advantageous.
- Experience with reconciliations, contracts, rebates, customer accounts and reporting.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders and high-volume transactions.
Duties & Responsibilities IDC Portfolio Administration
- Coordinate the administration of the IDC portfolio from contracting through to ongoing operational management and closure.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date IDC records and master data.
- Ensure all required IDC documentation is properly completed, authorised and filed.
- Monitor outstanding documentation and follow up with relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain an organised electronic and physical filing system for IDC records.
Contracts & Commercial Documentation
- Coordinate the preparation, review and administration of IDC contracts with the IDC Administrator.
- Maintain records of signed contracts, amendments, renewals and supporting documentation.
- Monitor contract expiry dates and escalate renewals or amendments where required.
- Ensure contractual requirements are captured and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain a contract register and provide regular status reports.
Financial & Cash Reconciliations
- Assist with IDC cash and account reconciliations.
- Investigate discrepancies and coordinate resolution with Finance and relevant operational teams.
- Monitor outstanding balances, payments and account queries.
- Ensure supporting documentation is available for all financial transactions.
- Assist with reporting on IDC financial performance and outstanding items.
Crate & Asset Management
- Coordinate the administration and reconciliation of bread crates and other company assets allocated to IDC customers.
- Monitor crate movements, balances and discrepancies.
- Investigate losses, shortages or unexplained variances.
- Maintain accurate crate records and supporting documentation.
- Liaise with Distribution and IDC customers regarding asset-related queries.
Sureties & Security Documentation
- Maintain accurate records of IDC sureties, guarantees and other security requirements.
- Monitor expiry dates and outstanding documentation.
- Follow up on renewals and ensure relevant documentation is available and properly filed.
- Escalate non-compliance or expired documentation to the relevant manager.
Rebates, Claims & Commercial Adjustments
- Coordinate the administration of IDC rebates, claims, credits and commercial adjustments.
- Validate supporting documentation before submission for processing.
- Track outstanding claims and follow up with relevant departments.
- Maintain accurate records of approved and processed rebates and claims.
- Assist with resolving customer queries relating to rebates and account adjustments.
IDC Customer Support
- Serve as an administrative point of contact for IDC customers regarding account and commercial queries.
- Respond to queries professionally and within agreed turnaround times.
- Coordinate with Sales, Finance and Distribution to resolve customer issues.
- Maintain a record of recurring customer queries and outstanding actions.
Distribution & Operational Coordination
- Liaise with Distribution and Bakery Operations regarding IDC requirements.
- Assist in coordinating bread supply, deliveries, returns, crates and related IDC administration.
- Monitor operational issues affecting IDC customers and escalate where required.
- Ensure relevant information is communicated between the IDC, Distribution and internal departments.
Reporting & Data Management
- Prepare regular IDC reports and management information.
- Maintain accurate IDC databases, trackers and dashboards.
- Monitor key IDC measures, including:
- Contract status
- Cash reconciliation
- Crate balances
- Sureties
- Rebates and claims
- Outstanding documentation
- Customer account queries
- Identify discrepancies and trends and escalate material issues.
Compliance & Controls
- Ensure IDC administration complies with company policies, procedures and approved commercial controls.
- Maintain appropriate supporting documentation for audit purposes.
- Assist with internal and external audit requirements.
- Ensure segregation of duties and approval requirements are followed.
- Escalate suspected irregularities, control weaknesses or financial discrepancies.
Deadline:22nd October,2026