Sales Representative, FMCG - Upington

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Ibrido; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive base salary with incentive

Career advancement opportunities

Medical aid and retirement fund

Travel allowance and fuel reimburse

Hybrid work model

Strong product portfolio

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a results-driven Sales Representative for the Upington region to drive sales and expand market penetration in FMCG. You will manage relationships with retail and wholesale clients, promote products, and provide excellent service while meeting quotas.

You will work in a hybrid model, balancing field activities with administrative duties, requiring strong communication, negotiation, and a proactive work ethic.

Competenze

• Matriculation or equivalent required.
• A tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, or Business is advantageous.
• 2-3 years of sales experience in FMCG or related field.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute sales strategies to meet targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers.
• Identify new business opportunities to expand base.
• Promote and sell FMCG products and provide demonstrations.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with customers.
• Handle order processing, reporting, and expense management.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

Formazione

Matriculation or equivalent

Tertiary qualification in Sales/Marketing/Business advantageous

Strumenti

MS Office

CRM software

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a leading distributor in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, is seeking an energetic and customer-focused Sales Representative to join their team serving the Upington, Northern Cape region. This role is crucial for driving sales, managing customer relationships, and expanding market penetration for a range of high-quality consumer products. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, a strong work ethic, and a passion for sales. You will be responsible for meeting sales targets, promoting products, and providing exceptional service to retail and wholesale clients within the territory. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to build a career in sales within a reputable company, with a hybrid working model allowing for both field and administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective sales strategies to achieve and exceed sales targets in the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with existing and new customers.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the customer base and product distribution.
• Promote and sell the company's full range of FMCG products, highlighting their features and benefits.
• Provide product information, demonstrations, and after-sales support to clients.
• Negotiate terms of sales, including pricing and delivery schedules, with customers.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities within the territory and report findings.
• Manage administrative tasks related to sales, including order processing, reporting, and expense management.
• Ensure excellent customer service and respond promptly to customer inquiries and concerns.

Requirements

• Matriculation or equivalent qualification required. A tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, or Business is advantageous.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in sales, preferably in the FMCG sector or a related field.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with a high level of energy.
• Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle for field sales activities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software.
• Must be based in or able to travel extensively within the Upington, Northern Cape region, with a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with an attractive commission/incentive structure.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the sales team.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Travel allowance and fuel reimbursement.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between field and office/home-based tasks.
• Be part of a growing company with a strong product portfolio.