Regional Sales Executive - FMCG

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with uncapped佣

Company car and fuel allowance

Medical and retirement benefits

Sales training and development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Regional Sales Executive to cover Mossel Bay, Western Cape. This field-based role focuses on expanding market presence, building relationships with retailers and distributors, and driving sales targets in the FMCG sector.

You will work autonomously across the Mossel Bay region, travel extensively, and negotiate contracts with clients. A strong track record in FMCG sales and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of sales experience.
• Proven track record of meeting quotas.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional sales strategies for Mossel Bay region.
• Identify and prospect new business opportunities.
• Build relationships with retailers, distributors and commercial clients.
• Present product offerings and negotiate sales contracts effectively.
• Provide excellent customer service and support to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities within the region.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

CRM

Education

Matriculation certificate

Tertiary qualification in Sales or Marketing

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established name in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) market, is looking for a proactive and driven Regional Sales Executive to cover the Mossel Bay, Western Cape area. This role is essential for expanding our client's market presence and driving sales within this key region. You will be responsible for building relationships with new and existing customers, presenting our product range, and ensuring sales targets are met and exceeded. This is a field-based position offering significant autonomy and the chance to directly impact sales performance in a beautiful coastal region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve regional sales targets for FMCG products.
• Identify and prospect new business opportunities within the assigned sales territory.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retailers, distributors, and other commercial clients.
• Present product offerings and negotiate sales contracts effectively.
• Provide excellent customer service and support to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities within the region and report findings.

Requirements

• Matriculation certificate or equivalent; a tertiary qualification in Sales or Marketing is advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years of sales experience, preferably in the FMCG sector or related field.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales quotas.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of sales principles and customer relationship management.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within the region.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential.
• Company car and fuel allowance provided.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement fund benefits.
• Regular sales training and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive team environment within a reputable FMCG company.