Sales Representative - Festive

Trending Talent Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Trending Talent Solutions seeks a Sales Representative in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background in the FMCG sector, particularly with experience in the Poultry Industry. Responsibilities include managing customer relationships, pursuing sales opportunities, and submitting reports. This demanding role requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years sales experience in FMCG required.
• Experience in the Poultry Industry is an advantage.
• Must have a reliable vehicle with a valid code 8 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Pursuing new Sales opportunities and managing customer relationships.
• Scheduling, Planning, and Organising daily work schedule.
• Submitting weekly and monthly reports to management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Sales experience

Customer relationship management

Self-motivated

Education

Grade 12 (matric)

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Pursuing new Sales opportunities.
• Establish and manage strong relationships with Retail Customers.
• Managing point of purchase objectives and returns according to company policy.
• Managing sales and merchandising agents market coverage.
• Monitoring competition by getting current market place information on pricing, new products and merchandising techniques.
• Keep management informed by submitting weekly and monthly reports.
• Scheduling, Planning and Organising of daily work schedule to call on existing and potential customers.
• Handling of customer complaints and liaising with complaints department.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Sales administration.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Must have a Grade 12 (matric).
• Must have 3 – 5 years sales experience in the FMCG sector.
• Experience in the Poultry Industry an advantage.
• Must be able to work in a high-pressured environment.
• Proven track record of successfully managing customer relationship.
• Must be punctual and able to work overtime inclusive of public holidays, if and when required.
• Self-motivated and should have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment and independently - a key requirement.
• Must have a reliable vehicle with a valid code 8 driver’s license.
• Participate in cross-pollination of duties within the sales department.
• Must be computer literate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Johannesburg

Brits

Pretoria

Published Date: 13 June 2025

Closing Date: 20 June 2025