Field Sales Representative - FMCG Products

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive basic salary

Commission-based incentives

Provident fund and medical aid

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven Field Sales Representative based in Centurion, Gauteng. You will promote a diverse FMCG product range to retailers and wholesalers, build lasting customer relationships, and drive sales targets in your territory.

You will manage product visibility, stock levels, and timely deliveries, while gathering market intelligence and reporting to management. A valid driverâs license and reliable vehicle are essential for travel within Centurion and surrounding regions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of field sales experience.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Valid driver''s license and a reliable vehicle for travel within Centurion and surrounding regions.

Responsibilities

• Actively sell and promote FMCG products to retailers, wholesalers and business customers in the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at retail outlets and wholesale businesses.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets and objectives.
• Ensure optimal product placement, merchandising and stock levels at customer locations.
• Identify new business opportunities and generate leads within the territory.
• Provide excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Gather market intelligence and report feedback to management.
• Process orders accurately and coordinate timely deliveries.
• Stay up-to-date on product knowledge and promotional offers.

Skills

Field sales

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship management

Self-motivation

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tertiary qualification in Sales/Marketing

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading distributor of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), is seeking a driven and results-oriented Field Sales Representative to join their expanding sales team. This crucial role, based in the Centurion, Gauteng area, will involve actively promoting and selling our client's diverse range of FMCG products to retailers, wholesalers, and other business customers within an assigned territory. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a passion for sales, and a solid understanding of the FMCG market. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong customer relationships, achieving sales targets, and ensuring optimal product visibility and availability in stores. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your sales career within a reputable FMCG organization and contribute directly to business growth in the Centurion, Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively sell and promote a portfolio of FMCG products to existing and potential new customers within the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key decision-makers at retail outlets and wholesale businesses.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets and objectives.
• Ensure optimal product placement, merchandising, and stock levels at customer locations.
• Identify new business opportunities and generate leads within the territory.
• Provide excellent customer service, addressing customer inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Gather market intelligence, including competitor activities and customer feedback, and report to management.
• Process orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely delivery coordination.
• Stay up-to-date on product knowledge and promotional offers.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification; a tertiary qualification in Sales or Marketing is advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in field sales, preferably within the FMCG industry.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of sales principles and customer relationship management.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and cover a designated territory.
• Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle are essential for travel within the Centurion, Gauteng area and surrounding regions.
• Energetic, self-motivated, and results-driven individual.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive basic salary, attractive commission structure, and performance-based incentives.
• Benefits include contributions towards medical aid and a provident fund.
• Opportunities for career progression within the sales division are available for high performers.
• This role provides a hands‑on sales experience with direct impact on revenue generation.
• Join a supportive sales team in Centurion, Gauteng, and build a successful career in FMCG sales.