Sales Representative - FMCG (Gauteng North)

Placements24; United States; On-site; USD 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven Sales Representative to cover the Randburg, Gauteng territory. This field-based role focuses on building and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers, identifying new business opportunities, and driving sales for our extensive product range within the region.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills and a solid understanding of the retail and wholesale landscape in Gauteng North.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve sales targets for the Randburg, Gauteng territory.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retailers and distributors.
• Regularly visit customer premises to present products, promotions, and initiatives.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow the customer base.
• Provide excellent customer service, respond to inquiries, and resolve issues promptly.
• Monitor market trends and feedback to the sales management team.

Job description

Our client, a leading organisation in the FMCG sector, is seeking a driven and enthusiastic Sales Representative to cover the Randburg, Gauteng territory. This is a field-based sales role focused on building and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers, identifying new business opportunities, and driving sales of our client's extensive product range within the assigned region. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with a passion for sales, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of the retail and wholesale landscape in the Gauteng North area. You will play a key role in achieving sales targets and contributing to the continued growth of our client's market presence. This position requires regular travel within the specified territory.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve or exceed sales targets within the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with customers, including retailers and distributors.
• Regularly visit customer premises to present product offerings, promotions, and new initiatives.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the customer base.
• Provide exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities, providing feedback to the sales management team.
• Manage customer accounts, including order processing, inventory checks, and