Sales Representative

Sa Sales Fraternity; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable stationery company seeks an experienced Sales Representative in Durban, KZN. The role focuses on building relationships and expanding sales with retailers. Candidates should possess a strong network in the stationery sector, a valid driver's license, and a reliable vehicle for extensive travel. The company offers a base salary plus commission, travel allowance, and autonomy to manage your own territory. If you have a passion for quality stationery and a proven sales track record, apply today.

Benefits

Base salary plus commission structure

Travel allowance

Opportunity to represent quality brands

Independence to manage your territory

Qualifications

• Proven experience in stationery sales with a history of working for a stationery brand.
• Strong existing network and relationships within the stationery retail sector.
• Valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle necessary for travel.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, self-motivated, and results-oriented.
• Solid IT skills for reporting, CRM use, and communications.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Passion for high-quality stationery and brand building.
• Clear credit and criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and open new accounts with retailers across KZN.
• Secure product listings and ensure effective in-store placement.
• Increase order frequency and expand the product basket with existing customers.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with store owners and buyers.
• Conduct regular store visits to support merchandising and promotions.
• Gather and share competitive market intelligence.
• Implement growth strategies for sales and brand penetration.
• Represent the brand at trade events and retailer meetings.
• Provide after-sales support and problem-solving for customers.
• Maintain accurate records of visits and sales using digital tools.

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a results-driven, entrepreneurial, experienced Sales Representative with a passion for quality stationery and a proven track record in the industry.

The ideal candidate will have strong, existing relationships with stationery retailers and buyers, built through prior experience working for a stationery brand.

You will be on the road across KZN, responsible for opening new accounts, growing sales with existing customers, and driving brand awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and open new accounts with retailers across KZN.
• Secure product listings and ensure effective placement in-store.
• Increase order frequency and expand the product basket with existing customers.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with store owners, buyers, and decision makers.
• Conduct regular store visits to support merchandising, promotions, and brand visibility.
• Gather and share competitive market intelligence to guide strategy.
• Implement growth strategies to drive sales and brand penetration and support all brand marketing / business development related activities.
• Represent the brand at trade events, in-store activations, and retailer meetings.
• Provide after-sales support and problem-solving for customers.
• Maintain accurate records of visits, sales, and prospects using digital tools.

Requirements

• Proven experience in stationery sales, with a history of working for a stationery brand.
• Strong existing network and relationships within the stationery retail sector.
• Valid drivers license and own reliable vehicle (role requires extensive travel).
• Entrepreneurial mindset, self-motivated, and results oriented.
• Solid IT skills for reporting, CRM use, and communications.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Passion for high-quality stationery and brand building.
• Clear credit C criminal record

What We Offer

• Base salary plus commission structure.
• Travel allowance.
• Opportunity to represent quality brands with growth potential.
• Independence and trust to manage your territory.