Representative: Sales

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd in Vereeniging is seeking a Field Marketer to maintain and grow our client base in the informal trade. You will balance office and field activities, manage stock, develop new accounts and drive category growth through proactive outreach and strong relationship-building.

The role requires Matric and 3–5 years sales experience in an FMCG environment, with flexibility to work weekends and public holidays. A Code 08 driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• Matric with 3–5 years sales experience in FMCG.
• Experience in FMCG environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Floor walk, stock management and presentation.
• Handle returns and administration.
• Process orders and develop new business accounts.
• Drive sales growth by category and meet targets.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with other departments.
• Manage crates, cold calling and point-of-sale displays.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.

Skills

Sales skills

Client relationships

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Proactivity

Teamwork

Sense of urgency

Education

Matric

Job description

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose

Responsible for maintaining and growing existing targets across client base in the Informal trade.

Key Responsibilities

• Floor walk, Stock management and presentation
• Returns, Administration
• Orders, New business accounts
• Sales growth (by category)
• Communication and interdepartmental synergy, Sales targets
• Crate Control, Cold Calling, Buildings Displays
• Relationship building internal and external customers, Route Riding

Experience and Qualifications

• Matric & 3-5 years sales experience
• Experience in an FMCG environment.

Skills and Competencies

• Business procedures, rules and processes
• Competition / competitor activity
• Client / Consumer relationships
• Organisational understanding, Sales Processes, Analytical thinking
• Accuracy / attention to detail, Communication, Decision making
• Assertiveness, Conflict handling & influencing / negotiating
• Proactivity, Interpersonal skills
• Innovation / continuous improvement
• Teamwork, Accountability
• Sense of urgency, Respect & IR

Working Conditions

• Need to balance office and trade
• Relationship building is imperative
• Flexibility in terms of relevant client location
• Code 08 license
• Field Marketer
• Merchandising experience
• Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.