Sales Representative

Manpower SA; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in FMCG is looking for a Sales Representative to cover areas in West Rand, Sandton, and Midrand. The successful candidate will manage store operations, evaluate sales performance, and coach merchandisers. Applicants should have at least 5 years of sales experience and a relevant tertiary qualification.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of solid sales experience.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Neat and presentable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of allocated commercial stores.
• Evaluate and analyze allocated stores' monthly sales.
• Coach and direct work of merchandisers.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Sales Representative

FMCG

Sales Executive

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Computer skills (Word and Excel)

Job description

Our client based in Gauteng is seeking a Sales Representative to join their team. The ideal candidate would be responsible for covering West Rand, Sandton and Midrand areas.
Applicants will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the operation of allocated commercial stores.
• Evaluate and promote better services to customers where required.
• Control and monitoring of companies Fixtures.
• Monitoring of stores monthly sales and growth in accordance with company targets. Implement strategic initiatives as required by the Line Manager.
• Ensure that all listed products are ordered and displayed in applicable stores. Responsible for ordering and follow-up of all Seasonal and Everyday stock.
• Evaluate and analyse allocated stores monthly sales and growth in accordance with SAG monthly targets.
• Implement store disciplines as stipulated in companies Show file.
• Adhere to and implement company’s procedures as stipulated in the company’s Procedure manual.

Liaising with internal and external customers:

• Ensure that general correspondence is adhered to as outlined by the Line Manager. Assist in the annual stock take in all stores if and when required.
• Address complaints and resolve problems within all stores as required.
• Advise line manager of concerns relating to the operational issues and general correspondence.

Managing of Merchandisers:

• Responsible for coaching merchandisers, planning, assigning, and directing work disciplining merchandisers; addressing complaints and resolving problems – all in conjunction with the Line manager.
• Ensure that staff adhere to all company’s procedures and requirements as specified in the company’s Sales procedure manual and Show file.
• Incumbent to perform other duties as may be required from time to time

Interested applicants must have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• At least 5 years Solid Sales Experience
• FMCG
• Valid driver's licence
• Sales experience with a proven sales track record is an advantage
• Computer Skills in word and Excel
• Cell phone
• Neat and presentable
• Well-spoken with negotiating skills

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Desired Skills:

• Sales Representative
• FMCG
• Sales Executive