Field Sales Representative - Johannesburg

SUMMARY:
Calling all Sales Reps with FMCG experience in Johannesburg

POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Field Sales Representative with proven experience in FMCG sales to join our fast-growing team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for generating new business and growing existing accounts by calling on leading retail stores such as Spar, Pick n Pay, Shoprite, and others.

This is a hunter role – ideal for someone passionate about sales, hungry for success, and results-driven.

Job Responsibilities:

• Service existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.

• Merchandising and display of products in such a way that stimulates interest and entices customers to make a purchase.

• Adjust content of sales presentations by studying the type of sales outlet or trade factor.

• Focus sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of dealers. • Submits orders by referring to price lists and product literature.

• Keep management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.

• Monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, and merchandising techniques.

• Recommend changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.

• Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, and making recommendations to management.

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

• Provide historical records by maintaining records on area and customer sales.

• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Time management

• Ability to motivate a team

• Customer service

• Closing skills

• Territory management

• Prospecting skills

• Negotiation

• Self-confidence

• Product knowledge

• Presentation skills

• Client relationships

• Motivation for sales

Requirements:

• Matric as a minimum, University degree/ diploma in sales

• Two to five years of industry experience

• Experience in FMCG & retail

• Management of staff

• Own vehicle and valid driver''s license

Must be Criminal Clear

SA Citizens only

If you are a passionate and ambitious sales professional looking for a new challenge in a growing industry, we’d love to hear from you.

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