Sales Representative - Eastern Cape

The Legends Agency; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Representative in the Eastern Cape. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a vehicle allowance and incentives based on performance. You will be responsible for achieving sales targets, developing sales strategies, and managing key accounts while fostering relationships with customers. If you have a passion for sales and a proven track record in the FMCG sector, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant market.

Benefits

Fleet Card

Credit Card

Vehicle Allowance

Incentive Target Achievement

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of sales experience in FMCG.
• Demonstrated passion for sales and results-driven attitude.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets and develop sales plans for the region.
• Manage key accounts and promote products through relationship-based approaches.
• Maintain strong commitment to customer service.

Skills

Sales Experience

Relationship Management

Customer Service

Market Research

Education

Degree/Diploma in Sales

Job description

About the job: Sales Representative - Eastern Cape

R38000.00 cost to company (Medical, RA, Vehicle allowance with a quarter incentive target achievement-based model)

Benefits include Fleet Card and Credit Card.

Our client is seeking a sales representative with at least 3 years of related sales experience in an FMCG company. The key responsibility is to achieve maximum sales profitability, meet customer needs, and develop and expand sales opportunities within the market.

Applicants must possess a Degree/Diploma in Sales, demonstrate passion for sales, high integrity, motivation, initiative, and a results-driven attitude.

Must have your own vehicle and a valid driver's license.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Achieve sales targets as determined by brand.
2. Develop and approve sales plans for the region by channel, brand, and area.
3. Manage key accounts by channel.
4. Organize and implement brand-building activities according to brand and channel strategies.
5. Promote and sell products, securing orders from existing and prospective customers through relationship-based approaches.
6. Visit customers as per the scheduled calling plan.
7. Make calls to existing and potential customers to meet sales volume goals.
8. Support in-store sales through promotions, tastings, merchandising, and display building.
9. Research sources to develop prospective customers and gather information on their potential.
10. Create and manage a customer value plan highlighting profile, share, and opportunities for existing customers.
11. Identify advantages and compare organization’s products/services with competitors.
12. Provide management with oral and written reports on customer needs, issues, interests, competitive activities, and new product/service opportunities.
13. Maintain a strong commitment to customer service.
14. Participate in trade shows and conventions.

Relationship Management

Establish, develop, and maintain business relationships with current and prospective customers in the assigned territory/segment to generate new business opportunities.

Coordinate sales efforts with finance and logistics teams.