Junior Sales Representative

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A packaging and manufacturing company is looking for a Junior Sales Representative based in East London. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of sales/customer service experience in agricultural markets, possesses a valid driver’s license, and is proficient in both English and Afrikaans. Key responsibilities include maintaining and growing the company’s footprint in the Eastern Cape. A proactive and energetic individual is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Min 2 years sales/customer service experience in agricultural or FMCG sectors.
• Proven track record in Sales and Marketing and new business development.
• Must be energetic and able to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow the company's Agricultural footprint in the Eastern Cape.
• Report monthly sales and projects to the Sales Manager.
• Ensure all customer requirements are communicated to production and sales.

Skills

Sales negotiation skills

Customer relationship building

Bilingual communication (English & Afrikaans)

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Education

National Diploma / Degree in Sales & Marketing/Agriculture

Job description

Junior Sales Representative required for a packaging / manufacturing company based in East London

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Mathematics
• National Diploma / Degree in Sales & Marketing/Agriculture

Job requirements:

• Min 2 yrs. sales/customer service experience in agricultural, corrugated or FMCG market sectors.
• Proven track record in Sales and Marketing, and new business development
• Must be proactive, responsible and reliable
• Must be energetic, hard-working and able to perform under pressure
• Strong negotiation skills
• Building customer relations
• Goal orientated
• Valid driver’s licence
• Good communication skills at all levels. Must be Bilingual (English & Afrikaans)
• Computer literacy (MS Office – Excel, Word, Sales Costing Systems)

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and growing the company’s Agricultural footprint in the Eastern Cape and export markets
• Reporting monthly sales and projects to the Sales Manager
• Ensuring all customer requirements are communicated to production and sales
• Manage price increase negotiations
• Report on sales activity
• Keep detailed reports on prospect and customer interactions
• Meeting of all targets/setting of budgets

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.