Field Sales Executive - FMCG

Placements24; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary withCommission

Travel allowance

Sales training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Field Sales Executive to drive growth across the East London FMCG territory. You will build relationships with retail partners, ensure product availability, and execute sales strategies at the point of sale.

You will manage a sales route, hit targets, travel extensively, and represent a portfolio of consumer brands. The role offers a competitive base salary with commission, training, and clear development paths.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in field sales within FMCG.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively pursue sales opportunities and close deals with new and existing clients in the assigned territory.
• Manage a sales route effectively, ensuring timely visits to all retail outlets.
• Promote and sell the company's FMCG products and highlight key benefits.
• Ensure product availability on shelves, manage stock levels, and maintain merchandising standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with store managers and key personnel.
• Report on sales activities, market feedback, and competitor actions regularly.

Skills

Field sales

Sales targets

Communication

Negotiation

Customer service

Time management

Self-motivation

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant player in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, is seeking a motivated and ambitious Field Sales Executive to drive sales and expand our client base within the East London territory. This role is critical for building strong relationships with retail partners, ensuring product availability, and executing sales strategies at the point of sale. You will be responsible for achieving sales targets, managing a designated sales route, and representing our diverse range of consumer products. This is a hands-on role perfect for a driven sales professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively pursue sales opportunities and close deals with new and existing clients in the assigned territory.
• Manage a sales route effectively, ensuring timely visits to all retail outlets.
• Promote and sell the company's range of FMCG products, highlighting key features and benefits.
• Ensure product availability on shelves, manage stock levels, and implement merchandising standards.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with store managers and key personnel.
• Report on sales activities, market feedback, and competitor activities regularly.

Requirements

• Proven experience in field sales, preferably within the FMCG industry.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and be willing to travel extensively within the East London region.
• Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and stay motivated.
• Basic understanding of sales principles and retail operations.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with an attractive commission structure.
• Opportunity to represent a portfolio of well-regarded FMCG brands.
• Travel allowance and potential for performance incentives.
• Comprehensive sales training and ongoing professional development.
• A supportive environment within a growing company in the consumer goods sector.