Sales Executive

Profile Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is seeking a driven Field Sales Representative to join their team in Cape Town. This role entails managing an existing customer base, developing new business, and ensuring in‑store execution.

The ideal candidate should be sales-oriented, tech-savvy, and able to build strong relationships with clients while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

A driver's license and own vehicle are required, along with a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in a retail or field‑based role.
• Strong ability to build relationships and manage clients.
• Self‑motivated, organised, and target‑driven.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing customer base across retail stores.
• Identify and secure new business through proactive cold calling.
• Conduct regular store visits, including key account engagements.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship management

New business development

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

A well-established and growing business within the retail sector is looking for a driven Field Sales Representative to join their team in Cape Town.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys being on the road, building relationships, and taking ownership of both sales performance and in‑store execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing customer base across retail stores
• Identify and secure new business through proactive cold calling
• Maintain strong, long‑term client relationships
• Ensure in‑store displays are clean, well‑stocked, and visually appealing
• Implement and maintain marketing and promotional material
• Negotiate product placement and promotional opportunities in‑store
• Drive sales across the full product range (not just order taking)
• Monitor stock levels and identify upselling/replenishment opportunities
• Train in‑store staff on product knowledge and customer interaction
• Support consistent and professional service delivery in stores
• Conduct regular store visits, including key account engagements
• Assist at trade shows and promotional events when required

Minimum Requirements

• Proven sales experience in a retail or field‑based role
• Strong ability to build relationships and manage clients
• Confident in new business development and cold calling
• Self‑motivated, organised, and target‑driven
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your own time effectively
• Adaptable and comfortable working across different store environments
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, and reliability
• Tech‑savvy and comfortable using mobile/digital tools
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
• Willingness to travel, including overnight trips

Preferred Experience

• Sales or merchandising experience within retail, beauty, healthcare, or pharmaceutical sectors

Contact me at [e-mail] or register on our website at https://www.profilepersonnel.co.za/vacancies/ for consideration for future roles.