Sales Representative : Emerging Markets

Clover S.A. Proprietary Limited; East London; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food sector is seeking a Sales Representative for Emerging Markets in East London. The role involves increasing sales volumes, managing customer relations, and creatively promoting products. Candidates should have a Grade 12 or equivalent qualification, strong negotiation skills, and a valid vehicle license. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on growth and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4 required.
• Valid vehicle license essential.
• Fluent in Business English.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales in smaller outlets.
• Prepare route plans and adhere to call cycles.
• Develop and maintain excellent customer relations.

Skills

Influencing

Negotiation

Planning

Interpersonal effectiveness

Problem solving

Customer orientation

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4

National Diploma

Job description

Job title : Sales Representative : Emerging Markets

Job Location : Eastern Cape, East London Deadline : June 10, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Job Advert Summary

• Maximise sales of Clover and Principal products in smaller outlets
• Creating exposure of Clover and Principal products in new innovative ways to attract new customer basis

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4
• National Diploma
• Business English : Fluent
• Valid vehicle license
• Ability to influence
• Proactive and action orientated
• Approaches situations with an open mind and solves problems creatively
• Acts with honesty and consistency
• Collaborate with others to achieve a common objective
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Commitment and motivation
• Customer orientated
• Ability to negotiate
• Ability to plan and organise

Duties and Responsibilities

• Increase sales volumes in stores
• Prepare route plans and adhere to call cycles
• Complete sales administration
• Liaise with customers at store level
• Introduce appropriate measures to address customer needs
• Sourcing and maintaining new business to develop active buying customer base

Provide service to customers through sales processes

• Develop and maintain excellent customer relations
• Support customers with appropriate sales procedures
• Maintain facings

Monitor and report on sales volumes and pricing

• Record and report on sales per outlet and product category
• Monitor and maintain fridge compliance

Optimise basket of Principal product

• Negotiate optimisation of basket
• Introduce new products and Principals
• Arrange launches and promotional material
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