Sales Representative

Astral Foods Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth within Astral Group

Learning and development opportunities

National opportunities within Astral

Job summary

Astral Foods Ltd in Johannesburg seeks a Sales Representative in the Sales Department (Commercial Division) to promote and sell products to new and existing customers, build client relationships, and drive revenue growth.

You will manage wholesale accounts, handle PO objectives, trade shows, and sales administration. A grade 12 and FMCG sales experience are preferred, with own vehicle and Code 8 license, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate required.
• 5 years' FMCG sales experience advantageous.
• High-pressure environment ability.
• Own vehicle with Code 8 driver''s license.
• Computer literate.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong relationships with wholesale customers.
• Customer management and relationship development.
• Managing point of purchase objectives.
• Managing returns according to company policy.
• Managing sales and merchandising agents market coverage.
• Identifying product growth opportunities within our area.
• New accounts and applications.
• Trade shows.
• Customer complaints.
• Promoting and growing our brands.
• Sales administration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Self-motivated

Independence

Customer relations

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Code 8 license

Education

Grade 12

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Festive, one of South Africa's leading integrated poultry producers within the Astral Group, is looking for a Sales Representative in the Sales Department commercial division. The role will be promoting and selling products or services to new and existing customers, build client relationships, and driving revenue growth of the business.

The Ideal Candidate Would Be Responsible For

• Establishing strong relationships with wholesale customers.
• Customer management and relationship development.
• Managing point of purchase objectives.
• Managing returns according to company policy.
• Managing sales and merchandising agents market coverage.
• Identifying product growth opportunities within our area.
• New accounts and applications.
• Trade shows.
• Customer complaints.
• Promoting and growing our brands.
• Sales administration.

The Successful Candidate Must Meet The Following Requirements

• Must have a grade 12
• 5 years's sales experience in the FMCG sector will be an advantage.
• Must be able to work in a high-pressured environment.
• Self-motivated and should have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must have a reliable vehicle with a valid code 8 driver's license.
• Participate in cross-pollination of duties within the sales department.
• Must be computer literate.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently.

What We Offer

• A competitive, market-related salary package.
• Opportunity to work within Astral Group anywhere within South Africa if positions arise.
• Growing career opportunity within the company and also within the whole Astral Group as the biggest poultry company in South Africa.
• Learning and development opportunities.