Channel Operations - Sales Rep - Pretoria

The Core Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

The Core Group is seeking a Regional Sales Representative for Gauteng to drive sales performance across allocated retail partners, ensuring strong brand execution and stock management.

The role requires in-store training, relationship building with retail partners, and delivering premium merchandising aligned to brand guidelines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate is compulsory.
• Advantageous to have a related tertiary qualification.
• Experience in sales, channel management or retail operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional sales targets through strong in-store execution and promotions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for retail partners within your region.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment with internal teams.
• Facilitate product training sessions for in-store staff to improve selling capability.
• Execute marketing initiatives and planograms aligned to brand guidelines.
• Track store performance and report trends, risks and opportunities to management.
• Identify process improvements to enhance regional performance and partner satisfaction.

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Time management

Analytical mindset

Education

Matric certificate

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Core Group is the home of the world’s leading consumer technology brands in Africa. We are passionate about delivering exceptional products, outstanding service, and premium retail execution. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a driven and results-oriented Regional Sales Representative to join our Gauteng team.

Position Overview:

As a Regional Sales Representative, you will be responsible for driving sales performance, operational excellence, and brand execution across your allocated retail partners within the Western Cape region. You will act as the face of our brand in-store, ensuring strong relationships with retail partners, optimal stock management, and best-in-class merchandising and training execution.

This role requires a highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable working independently, and is passionate about delivering results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive regional sales targets by ensuring strong in-store execution, promotional support, and consistent engagement with retail partners.
• Act as the primary point of contact for retail partners within your region, building strong relationships and ensuring a positive and productive partnership.
• Monitor stock levels, identify gaps, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure adequate availability and replenishment to maximise sales opportunities.
• Facilitate product training sessions for in-store staff, ensuring teams are knowledgeable, confident, and equipped to sell our products effectively.
• Ensure execution of all marketing initiatives and planograms within retail outlets. Maintain premium visual merchandising standards aligned to brand guidelines.
• Track store performance, analyse sales data, and provide regular feedback and reporting to management on trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement effective solutions to enhance regional performance and partner satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Matric Certificate (Compulsory)
• Relevant tertiary qualification (Advantageous)
• 3–5 years’ experience in sales, channel management, or retail operations
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Strong communication and presentation skills (must be comfortable facilitating training sessions)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage a regional territory
• Knowledge of consumer technology industry preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle