Sales Representative

PepsiCo; Chakaskraal; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Sales Representative in KwaZulu-Natal to supervise van sales activities and support growth across assigned routes. You will coach a team of van sales reps, ensure outlet reach, and execute on-market plans to boost retailer coverage and profitability.

The role requires bakery industry experience and a valid driving license, with responsibilities spanning field coaching, performance reviews, and active customer engagement to expand the business.

Qualifications

• 3 years of bakery industry experience with at least 1 year in a selling role.
• Valid drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the performance and maintenance of the van sales representatives to achieve profitability and growth.
• Conduct Gate Meetings before markets daily.
• Focus on Performance MTD, Execution and Discipline KPI’s.
• Coach, mentor and motivate Van Sales Representatives.
• In-market coaching of Van Sales Representatives.
• Ensure 100% hit rate of outlets within route.
• Conduct individual in-market visits with customers to address issues.
• Drive business development and grow the customer base.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Formulate and execute action plans to drive growth and market share.
• Pivot strategic directions and align change.
• Conduct regular training sessions with the training team on critical business skills.
• Conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Bakery sales experience

Education

Business / Commercial tertiary qualification

Job description

Sales Representative

Job Locations: ZA-Shakaskraal

Requisition Post Information*: Posted Date 10 hours ago (13.8.2026 7:22 AM)

Req ID: 2026-466953

# of Openings: 1

Job Function: Sales

Relocation: No

Overview

To supervise the performance and maintenance of the activities of the van sales representatives in order to achieve maximum profitability and growth in accordance with organisation plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Gate Meetings before Market daily
• Focus agenda in terms of Performance MTD, Execution and Discipline KPI’s
• Coaching,Mentoring and Motivation of Van Sales Representatives
• In-Market coaching of Van Sales Representatives
• Ensuring 100% hit rate of outlets within route
• Individual In Market visits with customers to address specific issues
• Business development and growth of customer base
• Attend meetings as and when required
• Formulate and execture effective action plans to drive growth and increase market share
• Pivot strategic directions and align change
• Conduct regular training sessions with training team on critical business skills
• Conduct Performance reviews

Qualifications

• 3 year Business / Commercial Tertiary qualification or equivalent
• 3 years working experience in Bakery environment, with 1 year in a selling role / selling experience
• Valid drivers license