Junior Sales Representative

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A packaging and manufacturing firm seeks a Junior Sales Representative in East London to drive sales and strengthen customer relations in the agricultural sector. Candidates must have a National Diploma/Degree in Sales & Marketing or Agriculture, as well as a minimum of 2 years of sales experience. Proficiency in MS Office and a valid driver's license are essential. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and Afrikaans are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years sales/customer service experience in agricultural, corrugated, or FMCG sectors.
• Proven track record in Sales and Marketing and new business development.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow the company’s agricultural footprint in the Eastern Cape.
• Report monthly sales and project status to the Sales Manager.
• Manage price increase negotiations and customer interactions.
• Negotiate pricing increases with customers.
• Report on sales activity and keep prospect/customer interaction records.
• Meet targets and budget expectations.

Skills

Sales Customer Service Experience

Negotiation Skills

Bilingual (English & Afrikaans)

Computer Literacy (MS Office)

Proactive

Education

Grade 12 Mathematics

National Diploma / Degree in Sales & Marketing/Agriculture

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Sales costing systems

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.