Sales Representative : Retail

Trending Talent Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sales recruitment firm is seeking a Sales Representative in Cape Town, responsible for maximizing retail sales opportunities and implementing effective sales strategies. Candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification, FMCG sales experience, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. A valid driver's license and familiarity with the Poultry Industry are essential. The role offers dynamic responsibilities, with the goal to exceed daily sales targets.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is essential.
• Must be familiar with the Poultry Industry.
• Must have a reliable vehicle with a valid code 8 driver's license.
• Basic understanding of the 20 Keys concept is essential.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong relationships with retail customers.
• Respond to inbound sales enquiries professionally.
• Drive daily targets set by the business.
• Manage territory through ethical sales methods.

Skills

Sales experience in the FMCG sector

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work independently and in a team

Bilingual in two South African languages

Education

Grade 12

Marketing-related tertiary qualification

Job description

County Fair, a division of Astral Operations Limited has this opportunity for a Sales Representative at the business unit in Epping, Cape Town. The purpose of this role is to maximize sales opportunities for all retail accounts and to drive effective sales strategies in line with the objectives of the business.

Responsibilities

• Establishing strong relationships with retail customers
• Professionally responding to all inbound sales enquiries
• Interaction with Liaison Manager for new business opportunities
• Sales administration duties
• Promoting and growing our brands
• Interacting and negotiating our products and prices with our existing and new clients
• Ensuring that our full range of products are displayed on shelf and that we work towards a healthy on-shelf display of our products
• Maintaining a specified customer base and ensuring excellent after sales service
• Attending trade shows and exhibitions as required and must have the ability to plan and manage territory through ethical sales methods
• An external merchandising agency for your existing customer base
• Gathering Market Intelligence to improve our competitive advantage
• Engaging our merchandising partners (Vector, Daymon and CPG)
• Total On Shelf Availability control
• Ordering of Stock to ensure correct product mix at store level
• Shelf Management (Layouts, flashers etc)
• Quality Control on shelf
• Maintaining good customer service working relationship
• Ensuring maximum service levels into stores and on shelf
• Servicing our internal and external customers effectively
• Communicating out of stocks daily with Sales department
• Recording of fridge breakdowns in stores
• Returns management according to the Company's return policy
• Accountable to drive daily targets set out by the business, either to meet or exceed targets
• Ensure daily KPI's are met

The incumbent will assist with various other duties and responsibilities within the sales department as required from time to time.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is essential
• A marketing‑related tertiary qualification will be an added advantage
• Must be familiar with the Poultry Industry
• Sales experience in the FMCG sector – a great advantage
• Must have a reliable vehicle with a valid code 8 driver's license
• Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS PowerPoint)
• Must be able to do reporting in pivot tables
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent administration and problem‑solving skills
• Basic understanding of the 20 Keys concept is essential
• Must be able to work independently, as well as in a team environment and cope well under pressure
• Self‑motivated with the ability to meet strict deadlines
• Must be bilingual (two South African languages) in order to converse with our diverse customer base

Location: Cape Town, Epping

Published Date: 29 September

Closing Date: 13 October