Sales Representative - FMCG

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Travel allowance

Training

Career progression

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a driven Sales Representative for our FMCG sales team. This field-based role covers the KwaZulu-Natal region, promoting our product portfolio and strengthening relationships with key retail partners.

You will develop new customers, nurture existing accounts, demonstrate products, and contribute to meeting monthly and quarterly targets. We offer a competitive base salary with commission, travel allowance, comprehensive training, and clear opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience, preferably FMCG.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Independent worker with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage new retail customers in the region.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing clients.
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Demonstrate products and communicate features/benefits.
• Provide market feedback to inform strategy.

Skills

Proven sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license & vehicle

Independent work

Achieving sales targets

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a driven and enthusiastic Sales Representative to join their dynamic FMCG sales team in Durban . This field-based role is essential for expanding our market reach and strengthening relationships with key retail partners across the region. You will be responsible for promoting and selling our diverse range of products, achieving sales targets, and providing exceptional customer service. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in sales within a leading organization, working with well-established brands and contributing to their continued success in the vibrant KwaZulu-Natal market.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively seek out and engage new retail customers to present and sell our FMCG product portfolio.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with existing clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets through effective sales strategies and execution.
• Conduct product demonstrations and provide in-depth information on product features and benefits.
• Gather market feedback and competitor activity, reporting insights to the sales management team to inform strategy.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales, preferably within the FMCG industry or a related field.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• A valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle are essential for territory coverage.
• Ability to work independently and manage a sales territory effectively.
• Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus attractive commission structure.
• Travel allowance and reimbursement for business expenses.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing sales support.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing company.
• A supportive team culture that values performance and collaboration in Durban .