Sales Representative - FMCG

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel allowance

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Sales training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an energetic Sales Representative to drive FMCG sales in Kimberley. This field-based role focuses on building relationships with retail customers, expanding market share, and ensuring strong product placement and visibility on shelves.

You will promote the product portfolio, achieve targets, and travel within the assigned territory with a competitive base salary and commission structure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; a tertiary qualification in Sales or Marketing is advantageous.
• 1–2 years of sales experience in FMCG/retail.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, organized and able to work independently.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the territory.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business and grow existing accounts in the assigned territory.
• Promote and sell FMCG product range to retailers and wholesalers.
• Ensure products are well-represented on shelves and maintained.
• Build relationships with store managers and key decision‑makers.
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Gather market intelligence and report to management.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal

Sales experience

Education

High school diploma

Sales/Marketing degree (advantageous)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an ambitious and results-driven Sales Representative to join their growing FMCG team in Kimberley . This field-based role is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with retail customers, driving sales of their product portfolio, and ensuring optimal product placement and visibility on shelves. You will be a key player in expanding market share within the Northern Cape region. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic individual to develop their sales career in a fast-paced consumer goods environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business and grow existing accounts within an assigned sales territory.
• Promote and sell the company's FMCG product range to retail outlets, wholesalers, and other relevant customers.
• Ensure products are well-represented on shelves, maintaining stock levels and adhering to merchandising standards.
• Build strong relationships with store managers and key decision-makers, understanding their needs and providing excellent service.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets and objectives.
• Gather market intelligence on competitor activities and customer feedback, reporting back to management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a tertiary qualification in Sales or Marketing is advantageous.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of sales experience, preferably within the FMCG or retail sector.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently with a results-oriented approach.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the assigned territory.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus attractive commission and bonus structure.
• Company vehicle and fuel allowance.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund options.
• Extensive sales training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to work with leading brands in the FMCG sector in Kimberley .