Internal Sales jobs in South Africa
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Sales Executive
Job summary
A leading recruitment firm is seeking a motivated Sales Executive in Johannesburg to drive sales growth and enhance retail relationships. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in FMCG sales, strong negotiation and organisational skills, and a results-driven mindset. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation in the FMCG sector.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in FMCG field sales or retail account management.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Confident, assertive, and results-driven with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and thrive under pressure.
- Strong understanding of retail operations, consumer behaviour, and market trends.
- Proficiency in using digital reporting tools or tablets for call and data tracking.
Responsibilities
- Achieve quarterly and annual sales targets while managing budgets effectively.
- Maintain a call rate of eight visits per day with pre-call planning.
- Drive execution excellence through stock management and in-store visibility.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders to maximise shelf space.
- Negotiate in-store displays and promotional activities.
- Monitor promotional performance and sales trends.
- Collaborate with merchandising partners for execution standards.
- Provide sales performance reports with actionable insights.
Skills
Our client is a global leader in the premium FMCG sector , known for its rich heritage, exceptional product quality, and strong brand presence across South Africa. With a head office based in Cape Town and regional teams in Johannesburg, Durban, and Port Elizabeth, the company has built a reputation for excellence through its dynamic retail network and customer‑centric culture.
The Sales Executive will be responsible for driving sales growth, building strong customer relationships, and ensuring optimal in‑store execution across key retail partners in Johannesburg. This role requires a proactive individual with strong commercial acumen, exceptional organisational skills, and a passion for delivering results.
- Achieve quarterly and annual sales targets while managing budgets effectively.
- Maintain a call rate of eight visits per day, ensuring strategic pre‑call planning and preparation.
- Drive execution excellence through effective stock management, merchandising, shelf compliance, and in‑store visibility.
- Build strong relationships with store managers, regional managers, and key stakeholders to maximise shelf space and promotional opportunities.
- Negotiate in‑store displays, promotional activities, and retail pricing strategies.
- Monitor and report on promotional performance, sales trends, and market dynamics.
- Collaborate with merchandising partners and oversee in‑store execution standards.
- Provide weekly and monthly sales performance reports with actionable insights for underperforming stores.
- Ensure compliance with company standards for product presentation, pricing, and promotional materials.
- Proven experience in FMCG field sales or retail account management.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Confident, assertive, and results‑driven with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and thrive under pressure.
- Strong understanding of retail operations, consumer behaviour, and market trends.
- Proficiency in using digital reporting tools or tablets for call and data tracking.
This is an exciting opportunity to represent a world‑class consumer brand that values quality, innovation, and growth. You’ll work alongside a passionate, supportive team and play a key role in driving the company’s continued success in South Africa.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.