Sales Representative

Hartlief Corporation Ltd.; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading processed meat company in South Africa is seeking an experienced sales professional to drive sales volumes through customer engagement and relationship building. Candidates should have 3-5 years of sales/marketing experience, preferably in FMCG retail. The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. A diploma in relevant fields is an advantage. Closing date for applications is 05 August 2025.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of sales/marketing experience required.
• Experience in retail FMCG sales preferred.
• Must be computer literate with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Influence sales volumes through consistent customer contact.
• Establish new accounts and organize work schedules for calls.
• Submit activity and results reports to management.

Skills

Communication & Interpersonal skills

Planning & Organising

Ability to work under pressure

Problem solving

Pro-active thinking

Influencing skills

Education

Relevant diploma or certificate in marketing, promotions, sales, or business administration

Job description

OPCO: Hartlief SA (Stikland Depot)

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To positively influence sales volumes of Hartlief SA processed meat through consistent contact, networking and motivation with customers.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:

• At least 3 – 5 years’ sales/marketing experience.
• Experience in retail FMCG sales will be an advantage.
• Relevant diploma or certificate in marketing, promotions, sales, or business administration will be an advantage.
• Must be Computer Literate (MS Office Packages)
• Must have cold meat/perishable experience

KEY ACOUNTABILITIES:

• Serves customers by selling products and meeting customer needs.
• Establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on potential new customers.
• Give feedback to management by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly sales reports.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, etc.
• Address customer complaints by investigating problems, identifying solutions, preparing reports, and making recommendations to management.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Communication & Interpersonal skills
• Planning & Organising
• Must have the ability to work under pressure
• Problem solving
• Pro-active thinking
• Influencing skills

Closing date: 05 August 2025