Sales Representative - FMCG

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Job summary

A recruitment service is seeking a skilled Sales Representative to join a team in Cape Town, Western Cape. The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include engaging with customers, taking orders, coordinating deliveries, and merchandising. Key qualifications include a valid driver's license, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a background in FMCG or pet products. This role offers a negotiable salary. Apply today! Contact details included.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sales Representative.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid Code B driver’s license.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Team player with adaptability to new challenges.
• Familiarity with FMCG industry is preferred.
• Experience in pet industry is advantageous.
• Afrikaans proficiency is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Call on existing and potential new customers.
• Take orders at store level and coordinate with the delivery team.
• Provide client account feedback.
• Merchandise stock in stores as needed.
• Participate in promotional events.
• Submit daily field reports.
• Respond to customer emails and queries.
• Conduct telesales as required.
• Share product knowledge with customers.
• Assist in developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Maintain and update sales leads and customer information.
• Submit daily field reports to the sales director and branch manager.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Team player

Problem solving

FMCG knowledge

Afrikaans

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Skynamo

Job description

Our client is looking for a skilled Sales Rep with a background in FMCG or Pet Products preferably, to join their team in Cape Town, WC. They are seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Sales Representative based in the Western Cape. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. This role involves obtaining orders, ensuring excellent customer service, merchandising stores, and participating in promotions.

Responsibilities

• Call on existing and potential new customers within the Western Cape, primarily Cape Town central, southern suburbs, and the West Coast region (travel required).
• Take orders at store level and ensure they are sent to the administrative office.
• Coordinate with the delivery team to ensure timely order fulfillment and resolve customer service queries.
• Provide client account feedback to the administrative office.
• Merchandise stock in stores as needed.
• Participate in promotional events, which may include weekend work.
• Respond to customer emails and queries.
• Conduct telesales as required.
• Share product knowledge with customers.
• Assist in developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies, plans, and campaigns.
• Maintain and update sales leads, customer information, and other relevant data.
• Submit daily field reports to the sales director and branch manager.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Sales Representative.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid Code B driver’s license.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a critical thinking approach.
• Team player with a positive attitude and adaptability to new challenges.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with the FMCG industry and a passion for staying updated on industry trends.
• Experience in the pet industry is an advantage.
• Previous experience with Skynamo is beneficial.
• Afrikaans proficiency is advantageous.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career‑changing move.

Apply for this role today, contact Abigail King at [e-mail].

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail].

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.