Sales Rep - Fmcg - East Rand

Prosperity Placements; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic FMCG company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Sales Rep to join their team in the East Rand. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in sales with 3-5 years in the industry, particularly in FMCG and retail. Responsibilities include servicing existing accounts, establishing new ones, and monitoring competition. Excellent presentation and sales skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum three to five years of industry-related experience.
• Experience in FMCG, Forecourt & retail will secure.
• Must have a valid driver's license and own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Service existing accounts and obtain orders.
• Merchandise products to stimulate customer interest.
• Monitor competition and gather market information.

Skills

Sales Closing Skills

Prospecting / Cold Calling Skills

Excellent presentation Skills

Territory Management

Education

Matric

Degree / Diploma in Sales

Job description

An exciting, and vibrant company that specialises in FMCG products requirs an experienced and driven Sales Rep to join their team in the East Rand

They are listed with various retail outlets throughout South Africa and expanding rapidly.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric ESSENTIAL
• Degree / Diploma in Sales will be a huge advantage
• Three to five years of industry-related experience
• Experience in FMCG, Forecourt & retail will secure
• Experienced in Territory Management
• Sales Closing Skills
• Prospecting / Cold Calling Skills
• Excellent presentation Skills
• Be motivated and sales-hungry
• SA Citizens only
• Must be Criminal Clear
• Must have a valid driver's license and own reliable transport
• Must be willing to use own vehicle for work purposes.
• Must reside in or around the Boksburg, Benoni and Germiston areas

Duties and Responsibilities

• Services existing accounts.
• Obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedules to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.
• Merchandising and display of products in such a way that stimulates interest and entices customers to make a purchase.
• Adjust the content of sales presentations by studying the type of sales outlet or trade factor.
• Focuses sales efforts by studying existing and potential volumes of dealers.
• Submits orders by referring to price lists and product literature
• Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, and merchandising techniques
• Recommends changes in products, services, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments
• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, and making recommendations to management
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
• Provides historical records by maintaining records on area and customer sales
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed