Sales Representative - Fmcg Market-Related

Professional Field Marketing (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 250 000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits driven individuals to join a dynamic sales team in Johannesburg. This role involves external sales representation, creative merchandising, and maintaining strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will possess excellent negotiation and communication skills, along with a proven track record in sales, particularly within the FMCG sector. The company offers a supportive environment with market-related remuneration and various benefits, including medical aid and a company fuel card. If you are motivated, target-driven, and ready to make an impact, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Provident Fund

Funeral Fund

Company Fuel Card

Company Tablet

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sales Representative, preferably in FMCG.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage external sales representation and merchandising.
• Negotiate with store managers for preferred shelf-space.
• Maintain and service existing client relationships.

Skills

Persuasion Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Teamwork

Self-Motivation

Education

Matric Certificate

Job description

PFM Sales Representative Opportunity

PFM is offering an exciting opportunity for driven and enthusiastic Sales Representatives to join our Gauteng team in the Johannesburg and Pretoria regions. Please only apply if you reside in the above-mentioned areas.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. External sales representation, merchandising, promotions and pricing
2. Constructing of POS (Point of Sale) and promoting sales by creatively building stands
3. Maintain and service existing clients
4. Oversee merchandisers within stores (including disciplinary action, leave and other administrative processes)
5. Follow a sales planning system including weekly call cycles that result in optimum utilisation of time and resources
6. Negotiation with store managers professionally and confidently, resulting in PFM attaining preferred shelf-space within retail stores
7. Provide feedback to management and communicate efficiently
8. Appropriately deal with trade-related issues or queries at store level
9. Continuously strive to improve self through the use of constructive criticism

Desired Experience & Qualification

1. Your own reliable vehicle with insurance
2. Valid Driver's License
3. Valid Matric Certificate
4. Valid South African ID
5. Proven work experience as a Sales Representative (FMCG experience would be advantageous)
6. Highly motivated and target driven
7. Excellent persuasion and negotiation skills
8. Strong communication and feedback skills
9. Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
10. Ability to work independently and in a team
11. Maintaining a high level of professionalism

Package & Remuneration

Remuneration is market-related and as per the Company Grading System. PFM offers the following benefits:

1. Medical Aid
2. Provident Fund
3. Funeral Fund
4. Company Fuel Card
5. Company Tablet

Please note that the benefits are at the discretion of the company.

Disclaimer

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED FEEDBACK WITHIN 14 DAYS OF APPLYING, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.