Sales Representative -Remote - Cape Town

SA Sales Fraternity; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent South African retail brand seeks a Sales Representative to manage existing clients and develop new relationships across the country. This position involves extensive travel, direct engagement with retail partners, and executing sales strategies to achieve targets. Ideal candidates have strong sales backgrounds, excellent communication skills in both English and Afrikaans, and a Matric qualification. The role offers a competitive salary, company car support, and a dynamic fieldwork environment.

Benefits

Structured training and mentorship

Company car or allowance

Performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel extensively across South Africa.
• Eager to learn, coachable and adaptable.
• Experience in B2B sales or field sales.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service a large existing client portfolio.
• Prospect and develop new client relationships for brand expansion.
• Conduct regular visits to various retail locations.

Skills

Proficiency in both English and Afrikaans

Self‑motivated

Effective communication

Education

Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent

Post‑matric qualifications in Sales or Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

About the Client

The client is a proudly South African retail brand. They have grown into a well-recognized distributor of quality sunglasses, headwear, and tech accessories offering affordability and style without the heavy price tag. Their products are widely stock‑listed at fuel‑station forecourts, pharmacies, cycling shops, hardware stores, and resorts across South Africa, and their range now includes renewable‑energy tech gear. The client prides itself on old‑school values such as service, integrity, and excellent customer relationships.

Role Overview

As a Sales Representative, you will serve as an ambassador of the client’s products, responsible for nurturing existing relationships while identifying and developing new stock lists. This role involves independent fieldwork, extensive travel across South Africa, and direct engagement with retail partners. You will contribute to revenue growth by delivering excellent stock list support, executing point‑of‑sale strategies, and driving sales within designated territories.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and service a large existing client portfolio, including stock lists along major holiday routes and in diverse retail venues.
• Prospect and develop new client relationships, with the goal of expanding brand presence.
• Conduct regular visits to retail locations, fuel‑stations, resorts, pharmacies, and regional outlets.
• Deliver product presentations and merchandising support to stock lists.
• Achieve sales targets through proactive field activity and effective territory management.
• Provide regular feedback to the internal operations and marketing team regarding customer trends, opportunities, and market insights.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent
• Proficiency in both English and Afrikaans
• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel extensively across South Africa
• Self‑motivated, independent worker
• Eager to learn, coachable and adaptable

Desirable

• Post‑matric qualifications in Sales, Marketing, or similar
• Experience working with retail stock lists and retail distribution
• Demonstrated success in B2B sales or field sales
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Prior sales training or related certification

What the Client Offers

• Structured training and mentorship to help you succeed in sales
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and expanding retail brand rooted in South African culture
• Field‑based role with autonomy and exposure to diverse environments from urban centres to scenic travel routes
• A supportive team culture guided by integrity, growth mindset, and value‑focused service principles

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Driven and results‑oriented, with a hunger to build a successful career in sales
• Confident communicator in both English and Afrikaans
• Comfortable working unsupervised, with strong time and territory management skills
• Willing to invest time in road‑based fieldwork and client engagement
• Enthusiastic about representing a proudly local brand and contributing to its growth story across South Africa

Remuneration & Benefits

• Basic Salary: R12 000 R17 500 per month (negotiable based on experience and current package)
• Vehicle Support: Company car or car allowance provided
• Fuel Allowance: Covering travel across assigned territory
• Cell/Communication Allowance
• Commission Earnings: Performance‑based incentives tied to sales targets