Field Sales Representative

Profile Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is seeking a driven Field Sales Representative to join their team in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. This hands-on role requires proven sales experience in a retail or field-based setting, along with skills in relationship building and new business development. The representative will manage a customer base, secure new business through cold calling, and ensure top-quality in-store execution. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in a retail or field-based role.
• Strong ability to build relationships and manage clients.
• Confident in new business development and cold calling.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing customer base across retail stores.
• Identify and secure new business through proactive cold calling.
• Ensure in-store displays are clean, well-stocked, and visually appealing.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Business development

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Job description

A well-established and growing business within the retail and personal care sector is looking for a driven Field Sales Representative to join their team in the Eastern Cape.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being on the road, building relationships, and taking ownership of both sales performance and in-store execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing customer base across retail stores
• Identify and secure new business through proactive cold calling
• Maintain strong, long-term client relationships
• Ensure in-store displays are clean, well-stocked, and visually appealing
• Implement and maintain marketing and promotional material
• Negotiate product placement and promotional opportunities in-store
• Drive sales across the full product range (not just order taking)
• Monitor stock levels and identify upselling/replenishment opportunities
• Train in-store staff on product usage, hygiene, and customer interaction
• Support consistent and professional service delivery in stores
• Conduct regular store visits, including key account engagements
• Assist at trade shows and promotional events when required

Minimum Requirements

• Proven sales experience in a retail or field-based role
• Strong ability to build relationships and manage clients
• Confident in new business development and cold calling
• Self-motivated, organised, and target-driven
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your own time effectively
• Adaptable and comfortable working across different store environments
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, and reliability
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using mobile/digital tools
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
• Willingness to travel, including overnight trips

Preferred Experience

• Sales or merchandising experience within retail, beauty, healthcare, or pharmaceutical sectors