Retail Sales Representative

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fast-moving consumer goods sector seeks a motivated Retail Sales Representative. This role involves extensive travel and focuses on driving sales, managing stock display, and fostering relationships with retail partners. Candidates should have experience in retail environments and a commitment to delivering excellent service.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG.
• Strong ability to pursue new business opportunities.
• Excellent merchandising and marketing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular retail store visits and ensure stock is displayed correctly.
• Prepare and submit sales reports and manage store activations.
• Assist retailers with purchase decisions and maintain communication with marketing teams.

Skills

Customer-focused

Administrative skills

Cold calling

Job description

About the job Retail Sales Representative

Location for Travel: Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga (On the road 80% of the time)

Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused Retail Sales Representative to drive sales, ensure excellent merchandising, and support retail partners. The ideal candidate will have experience in retail environments and a strong ability to develop business relationships.

Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Conduct regular retail store visits, including all respective chain stores and other retail outlets.
• Ensure stock is displayed correctly, priced accurately, well-stocked, and that merchandising meets high standards.
• Display promotional material where permitted.
• Check and record batch (expiry) dates.
• Identify and document any damaged stock.
• Place orders on behalf of retail partners if they have not done so already.
• Answer retailer queries about product features and unique selling points (USPs).
• Assist retailers in purchase decisions based on sales history and customer behavior.
• Retrieve stock from the sales floor, stockroom, or other inventory locations (if permitted).
• Facilitate special orders, discounts, or promotional stock with management approval.
• Collect outstanding payments when necessary, particularly from small/independent retailers.
• Prepare and submit a Weekly Frozen Pizza Sales Report.
• Prepare and submit a Monthly Sales Summary at the end of each month.
• Actively grow sales and expand the B2B customer database.
• Support marketing efforts by scheduling and booking in-store activations and promotions.
• Attend and assist with the setup of store activations on Friday afternoons and/or Saturday mornings.
• Maintain communication and reporting with the Marketing and Management teams.

Requirements & Skills:

• Experience in FMCG
• Strong ability to cold call and pursue new business opportunities.
• Eager to learn and add value to a growing business.
• Willingness to be on the road 80% of the time.
• Excellent administrative and reporting skills.
• Experience in retail environments (e.g., Spar, PnP, President Hyper, Checkers) with merchandising and marketing knowledge.
• Customer-focused mindset with a strong commitment to assisting retailers and ensuring our products are always available on shelves.