Sales Representative

Joubert & Associates; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Yolk Eggs, a leading egg production company, is seeking an experienced Sales Representative for the Free State region. In this role you will drive revenue growth, retain and expand the client base, and visit clients daily to ensure stock on hand and excellent service.

Requirements include Matric (relevant field advantageous), 5+ years FMCG sales experience, strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills, Afrikaans & English proficiency, a valid driver’s license, and

Qualifications

• Matric and a qualification in a relevant field is advantageous.
• 5+ years FMCG sales experience.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Afrikaans & English language proficiency.
• Proficient in sales reporting, administration and relevant software tools.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Team player with willingness to go the extra mile.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
• No criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed sales targets while adhering to the company’s sales budget and forecast
• Retain and grow existing client base and obtain new clients
• Negotiate prices with existing and new clients
• Maintain strong relationships with clients
• Visit clients daily to ensure sufficient stock on hand
• Accurate recordkeeping of clients visited and sales made
• Development and implementation of regional sales strategies
• Provide insight on regional market trends
• Pro-active identification of new clients / markets / industries
• Attend to client complaints

Skills

Sales experience FMCG

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Afrikaans

English

Sales reporting

Administration

Software tools

Computer skills

Team player

Driver's licence

Willingness to travel

No criminal record

Education

Matric

Relevant field qualification advantageous

Job description

Golden Yolk Eggs, a leading egg production company located in the Western Cape, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales representative in the Free State region. The company is seeking a reliable, energetic individual who enjoys a challenge and has a passion for working with people.

Responsibilities:

• Achieve and exceed sales targets while adhering to the company’s sales budget and forecast
• Retain and grow existing client base and obtain new clients
• Negotiate prices with existing and new clients
• Maintain strong relationships with clients
• Visit clients daily to ensure sufficient stock on hand
• Accurate recordkeeping of clients visited and sales made
• Development and implementation of regional sales strategies
• Provide insight on regional market trends
• Pro-active identification of new clients / markets / industries
• Attend to client complaints

Requirements:

• Matric (and qualification in relevant field will be advantageous)
• At least 5 years’ proven sales experience in the FMCG industry
• Exceptional negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills
• High levels of emotional intelligence with the ability to build lasting relationships
• Language proficiency (Afrikaans & English)
• Proficient in sales reporting, administration and relevant software tools
• Excellent computer skills
• Team player who is willing to go the extra mile to ensure the company exceeds
• Valid driver’s licence
• Willingness to travel
• No criminal record

A market-related remuneration package, in accordance with qualifications and experience, will be negotiated with the successful candidate.