Sales Representative

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel allowance

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Sales training

Brand exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven Sales Representative for the Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal region. This field-based role focuses on expanding market share by promoting products to retailers, distributors, and business partners across the region.

The successful candidate will use strong communication and negotiation skills to build lasting relationships, achieve targets, and travel within the Richards Bay area. A company vehicle and incentives are provided.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in FMCG sector.
• Strong sales principles and customer service knowledge.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with clients.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within Richards Bay region.

Responsibilities

• Actively seek out new sales opportunities through networking, cold calling, and social media engagement.
• Present and demonstrate products to prospective clients, highlighting features and benefits effectively.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize sales performance.
• Achieve agreed-upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule.
• Provide excellent customer service, addressing client needs and concerns promptly.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation

Presentation

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a key player in the FMCG industry, is seeking a driven and results-oriented Sales Representative to join their dynamic team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal . This field-based role is essential for expanding market share and building strong relationships with clients. You will be responsible for promoting and selling our client's diverse range of products to retailers, distributors, and other business partners throughout the region. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills and a deep understanding of sales strategies within the competitive FMCG landscape of Richards Bay .

Key Responsibilities

• Actively seek out new sales opportunities through networking, cold calling, and social media engagement.
• Present and demonstrate products to prospective clients, highlighting features and benefits effectively.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize sales performance.
• Achieve agreed-upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule.
• Provide excellent customer service, addressing client needs and concerns promptly.

Requirements

• Proven sales experience, preferably in the FMCG sector .
• Strong understanding of sales principles and customer service best practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with clients.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the Richards Bay region and surrounding areas.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus commission and performance incentives.
• Provision of a company vehicle and fuel allowance.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Ongoing sales training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to represent a leading brand in the FMCG market.