Sales Agent jobs in South Africa

R 20,000.00 - 25,000.00 (South African Rand)

The Retail Sales Representatives will be responsible for overseeing all retail outlets and will berequired to visit each retail outlet once a week. The successful incumbents goal is to acquire newbusiness and manage our existing retailers while analysing sales trends and reporting.

Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Visit retail locations, including chain stores and other outlets.
• Ensure stock is displayed and priced correctly, well-stocked, and maintain high merchandising standards.
• Display promotional materials as permitted.
• Check and record expiry dates.
• Document any damaged stock.
• Place orders for the retailer if not already done.
• Address retailer inquiries about products and their unique selling points.
• Assist retailers with purchasing decisions and stock selection based on sales history and customer behavior.
• Retrieve stock from sales floor or inventory locations as allowed.
• Handle special orders for discounts or promotional stock with management approval.
• Collect outstanding payments if needed, particularly from smaller retailers.
• Prepare and send weekly and monthly sales reports.
• Actively work to grow sales and the B2B customer database.
• Help with scheduling and organizing store promotions.
• Assist with setup of store activations on Fridays or Saturdays.
• Communicate and report to marketing and management teams.

Requirements and Skills:

• Strong ability to cold call and pursue new business opportunities.
• Eager to learn and contribute to a growing business.
• Willingness to travel 80% of the time (based in Gauteng, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga).
• Strong administration and reporting skills.