Sales Representative

Headhunters; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Sales Representative to cover Pretoria and the surrounding area. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of proven sales experience, strong communication, and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include maintaining existing client relationships and prospecting for new business. The role offers a salary of R14,700 per month plus commission, a company car, and other benefits.

Benefits

Company Car

Fuel Card

Company Credit card for expenses

Optional Medical Aid cover after 3 months

Qualifications

• Proven sales track record of 3 years is essential.
• Ability to speak Afrikaans is advantageous.
• Very good health and no criminal record required.

Responsibilities

• Call on total customer base in allocated area.
• Prospect for new business opportunities.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients.

Skills

Sales track record

Advanced communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Problem-solving ability

Analytical skills

Technical skills on an iPad

Ability to speak Afrikaans

Education

Diploma or Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Our Client specializes in the supply of products such as lighters, butane gas, cigarette paper, hand rolling cigarette tobacco, smoking accessories, pipe tobacco, pipes & accessories, hookah flavoured tobacco, charcoal, cigars, snuff, e-liquids-devices, and household aerosol sprays; is seeking to employ an experienced Sales Representative to their team to cover the Pretoria and surrounding area.

Candidates must reside in Pretoria to qualify for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven sales track record of 3 years is essential
• Ability to speak Afrikaans advantageous
• Advanced communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Good people skills
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Good problem-solving ability
• Sober habits
• Positive outlook and passion
• Self-motivated
• Entrepreneurial skills
• Strong analytical skills
• FMCG related
• Possible tobacco or liquor FMCG background
• Diploma or Degree is required
• Very good health and no criminal record
• Technical skills on an iPad and experience in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Call on total customer base (Retail Key Account Channel & Wholesale Channel) in allocated area (Pretoria, Mamelodi, Soshanguve Region)
• Prospect for new business opportunities
• Extend range of products in all stores
• Introduce new products to customers
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients
• Ensure consistent customer engagement and satisfaction
• Remain based in Pretoria, with no overnight travel required for the Gauteng region

Offer

• Remuneration – R14 700-00 per month + Very Good Commission Structure
• Company Car
• Fuel Card
• Company Credit card for company expenses
• After 3 months – Optional Medical Aid cover – Employer pays 50% - Employee pays 50%

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.