Field Sales Representative - FMCG

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with commision

Travel allowance

Comprehensive training

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Field Sales Representative for Soweto and surrounding areas to drive FMCG product sales, visit retailers, secure orders and maintain brand visibility.

You will build strong retailer relationships, manage stock levels, and meet sales targets while providing feedback on market trends and customer needs. A self-starter with good communication and a valid driver's license is essential.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage time and meet sales targets.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Regularly visit assigned retail outlets to promote and sell FMCG products, securing orders and achieving sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with store owners, managers, and staff.
• Ensure optimal product placement, stock levels, and merchandising standards in all retail outlets.
• Identify opportunities for increased sales and brand visibility within assigned territories.
• Provide feedback on market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to the sales management team.
• Resolve customer issues and complaints promptly and efficiently.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused Field Sales Representative to join their growing FMCG team in the Soweto area and its surrounds. This role is crucial for driving product sales, building strong relationships with retailers, and ensuring optimal brand visibility at the point of sale. You will be responsible for visiting retail outlets, presenting product lines, securing orders, and managing inventory levels to meet sales targets. The ideal candidate will be passionate about sales, possess excellent communication skills, and have a deep understanding of the local market dynamics within Gauteng , contributing to a positive brand image and driving sales performance for our client's products in this vibrant region.

Key Responsibilities

• Regularly visit assigned retail outlets to promote and sell FMCG products, securing orders and achieving sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with store owners, managers, and staff.
• Ensure optimal product placement, stock levels, and merchandising standards are maintained in all retail outlets.
• Identify opportunities for increased sales and brand visibility within assigned territories.
• Provide feedback on market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to the sales management team.
• Resolve customer issues and complaints promptly and efficiently.

Requirements

• Previous sales experience, preferably in a field sales role within the FMCG sector , is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• A self-starter with strong time management and organizational abilities.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transport are essential for travel within the territory.
• Knowledge of the retail landscape and consumer purchasing habits in the Soweto area.
• Minimum of a Matric certificate; further sales training or qualification is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with commission and performance bonuses.
• Travel allowance and reimbursement for fuel and other business expenses.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support to enhance sales skills.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
• A supportive team environment where hard work and dedication in the FMCG field are recognized and rewarded.