Field Sales Representative

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Travel expenses covered

Career development opportunities

Health and retirement benefits

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Field Sales Representative for East London. You will drive growth by managing a sales territory in the Eastern Cape, engaging potential and existing clients in person, and delivering product demonstrations.

The role demands a self-starter with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, plus the ability to work independently in the field. A driver’s license and reliable transport are required, with opportunities for commission and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Proven field sales or direct sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a territory sales plan to achieve or exceed sales quotas.
• Identify and prospect new business opportunities through face-to-face meetings and networking.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations tailored to client needs.
• Negotiate terms of sales agreements and close deals efficiently.
• Provide exceptional customer service and post-sale support to ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Field sales experience

Communication

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and customer-focused Field Sales Representative to join their team in East London . This role involves actively engaging with potential and existing clients in person to promote and sell our client's products and services. You will be responsible for managing a sales territory, building strong relationships, and achieving sales targets through direct client interaction within the Eastern Cape . This position requires a self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for face-to-face sales engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a territory sales plan to achieve or exceed sales quotas.
• Identify and prospect new business opportunities through face-to-face meetings and networking.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations tailored to client needs.
• Negotiate terms of sales agreements and close deals efficiently.
• Provide exceptional customer service and post-sale support to ensure client satisfaction.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a field sales or direct sales role.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in the field.
• Strong understanding of sales processes and CRM systems.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus commission and performance-based bonuses.
• Car allowance and travel expenses covered.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Health and retirement benefits package.
• A supportive and results-oriented team environment in East London .