Junior Sales Representative

Abantu Staffing Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paper and packaging business in East London is seeking a Sales Representative to grow their agricultural market presence. The ideal candidate should have a National Diploma in Sales & Marketing or Agriculture, with at least 2 years of experience in the FMCG sector. Proficiency in English and Afrikaans, along with strong negotiation and customer relation skills, is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of sales/customer service experience in agricultural or FMCG market sectors.
• Proven track record in Sales and Marketing and new business development.
• Must possess strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow the company's Agricultural footprint in the Eastern Cape.
• Report monthly sales to the Sales Manager.
• Manage price increase negotiations.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Customer relations

Goal-oriented

Bilingual (English & Afrikaans)

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Education

Grade 12 Mathematics

National Diploma / Degree in Sales & Marketing/Agriculture

Tools

Sales Costing Systems

Job description

Our client is one of South Africa’s leading paper and packaging businesses, especially known for its corrugated packaging, paper-based products, and recycling. They have a strong presence in the agriculture sector, especially for fruit and vegetable packaging.

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