Sales Executive

Spc Management Service Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end confectionery company in Gauteng is seeking an External Sales Executive to join their team. Responsibilities include achieving sales budgets, maintaining a call rate of 8 calls daily, and collaborating with merchandising partners. Candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification and at least two years of experience in FMCG sales. A valid driver's license and knowledge of the Sandton area are essential. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in FMCG sales.
• Valid Driver's Licence required.
• Excellent geographical knowledge of Sandton and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to Regional Sales Manager.
• Achieve quarterly and yearly sales budgets.
• Maintain expected call rate of 8 calls per day.

Skills

FMCG sales experience

Geographical knowledge of Sandton

Planning and reporting skills

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Introduction

Sales Executive (FMCG) – Sandton / GAUTENG International High End confectionery company is seeking to employ an External Sales rep to join their JHB Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Report directly to Regional Sales Manager.
• Achieve quarterly & yearly sales budgets.
• Ensure expense budgets are not exceeded.
• Maintain expected call rate of 8 calls per day.
• Prepare pre‑call preparation and proper planning for each call.
• Plan weekly, cyclical and yearly planning; weekly call cycle.
• Set a Rand value target for each customer, including previous shortfalls in targets.
• During promotional periods, discuss progress with store manager/owner; negotiate promotional elements including increased shelf space, eye‑level placement, price reduction, stock holding increase.
• Monitor sales out of customer and report to RSM on Friday mornings.
• Monthly reports on area performance, reasons for success and failures, action plans for under‑performing stores.
• Use tablet to collate accurate data on calls completed and customers.
• Collaborate with Merchandising partners.
• Supervise, train merchandisers in‑store.
• Maintain weekly contact with RSM; report non‑compliance to L & S RSM.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Two years' experience in FMCG sales.
• Valid Driver's Licence.
• Excellent geographical knowledge of Sandton and immediate surrounding areas.

Compensation

Salary – Competitive package and benefits.

Application

Please email CV + recent picture to Marlene.