Retail Sales Representative – Lifestyle & Eyewear

O'Brien Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Retail Sales Representative to drive sales and manage relationships with retail accounts in the fashion and eyewear industry. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of sales experience, strong account management skills, and is fluent in English and Afrikaans. This role offers a competitive package and growth opportunities within a globally recognized lifestyle brand.

Benefits

Competitive package

Performance incentives

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in wholesale sales.
• Strong account management and new business development skills.
• Confident in conducting product training and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with existing retail accounts.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Execute sales strategies to exceed revenue goals.
• Conduct seasonal product presentations and training.
• Monitor and report on sales performance.

Skills

Proven wholesale sales experience

Account management

New business development

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Product training

Microsoft Office proficiency

Fluency in English

Fluency in Afrikaans

Education

Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Sales or Business

Job description

Are you a results-driven sales professional with a passion for lifestyle and fashion brands?
We’re looking for a Retail Sales Representativeto join a well-established international brand within the fashion and eyewear space.

This role focuses on growing and managing retail accounts outside of the traditional optical channel — including independent fashion, footwear, departmental and sports retailers. If you enjoy building strong business relationships and thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with existing retail accounts.

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across fashion, sports, and lifestyle retailers.

• Execute sales strategies to meet and exceed territory revenue goals.

• Conduct seasonal product presentations and training sessions.

• Plan and conduct regular store visits to drive sell-through and strengthen brand presence.

• Monitor and report on sales performance and market trends.

• Ensure effective merchandising execution and POS visibility at store level.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years proven wholesale sales experience.

• Strong account management and new business development skills.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

• Confident in conducting product training and presentations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with digital catalogues.

• Target-driven, adaptable, and able to work independently.

• Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Sales or Business (advantageous).

• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle.

• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.

What’s in it for You

• Work with a globally recognised lifestyle brand.

• Be part of a vibrant, fast-moving industry.

• Growth opportunities and room to make a real impact.

• Competitive package and performance incentives.

Interested? Apply now

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.