Field Sales Executive - FMCG

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel allowance

Vehicle maintenance contribution

Comprehensive training

Career progression

Leading FMCG brands

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni seeks a motivated Field Sales Executive to drive growth of FMCG brands by visiting retail outlets, building relationships with store managers, and ensuring optimal product placement.

You will manage a sales territory in Gauteng, negotiate orders, and provide product training to retail staff, with a competitive base salary, commission, and ample opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in field sales, preferably FMCG.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a sales territory.

Responsibilities

• Actively call on existing and prospective retail clients to promote and sell FMCG products.
• Develop and maintain relationships with store owners and managers to ensure product availability and merchandising standards.
• Identify and capitalize on sales opportunities, negotiate orders, and ensure timely delivery of products.
• Provide product knowledge training and support to retail staff to enhance brand representation.
• Track sales performance, manage a territorial workload, and report on activities and results.

Skills

Field sales experience

FMCG experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Independent worker

Driver's license

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a motivated and energetic Field Sales Executive to represent their FMCG products in the Benoni area. You will be responsible for driving sales growth by visiting retail outlets, building relationships with store managers, and ensuring optimal product placement and visibility. This role requires a proactive individual who can effectively communicate product benefits and secure new business opportunities within the competitive Gauteng market. The ideal candidate is passionate about sales and understands the fast-paced nature of the FMCG industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively call on existing and prospective retail clients to promote and sell FMCG products.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with store owners and managers to ensure product availability and compliance with merchandising standards.
• Identify and capitalize on sales opportunities, negotiate orders, and ensure timely delivery of products.
• Provide product knowledge training and support to retail staff to enhance brand representation.
• Track sales performance, manage a sales territory effectively, and report on activities and results.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Field Sales Executive or in a similar sales role, preferably within FMCG.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and cover a designated sales territory.
• A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle for travel within the Benoni region.
• Knowledge of the local retail landscape and consumer purchasing habits in Gauteng .

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with generous commission and performance bonuses.
• Opportunity to work with a leading portfolio of FMCG brands.
• Fuel allowance and contribution towards vehicle maintenance.
• Comprehensive training programs to enhance sales skills.
• A supportive sales environment with opportunities for career progression.