FMCG Sales Representative - Winelands

Placements24; The Islands (MS); On-site; USD 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission & bonuses

Travel allowance

Sales training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an energetic FMCG Sales Representative to cover the Winelands region of the Western Cape, including Paarl. You will build relationships with retail customers, present and sell a diverse range of FMCG products, and achieve sales targets while managing accounts and ensuring product availability and visibility on shelves.

The role requires strong communication skills, a passion for sales, and the ability to travel within the territory.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in sales.
• High school diploma or equivalent; tertiary qualification in Sales or Marketing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a territory sales plan to achieve defined sales targets and objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Identify and prospect new customers within the territory to expand market reach.
• Promote and sell the company's range of FMCG products, ensuring effective product placement and merchandising.
• Provide regular feedback on market conditions, competitor activities, and customer needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Sales experience

Education

High school diploma

Sales/Marketing qualification (advantage)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an energetic and persuasive FMCG Sales Representative to cover the scenic Winelands region of the Western Cape, including Paarl. This role involves building and maintaining relationships with retail customers, presenting and selling a diverse range of fast-moving consumer goods, and achieving sales targets. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, managing customer accounts, and ensuring product availability and visibility on shelves. The ideal candidate will be passionate about sales, possess excellent communication skills, and have a strong understanding of the FMCG market dynamics.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a territory sales plan to achieve defined sales targets and objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Identify and prospect new customers within the assigned territory to expand market reach.
• Promote and sell the company's range of FMCG products, ensuring effective product placement and merchandising.
• Provide regular feedback on market conditions, competitor activities, and customer needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a tertiary qualification in Sales or Marketing is advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in sales, preferably in the FMCG sector or retail environment.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• A valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within the territory.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary plus commission and performance bonuses.
• Travel allowance and fuel card.
• Comprehensive sales training and ongoing product knowledge development.
• Opportunity to represent well-known FMCG brands in a beautiful region.
• Supportive sales team and management structure.