Sales Executive - FMCG (East rand)

Responsibilities include establish and maintain profitable relationships with customers on behalf of the company, actively prospect for new accounts and maximize sales potential with existing customers. Qualified candidate will represent the company by conveying expertise in their services and capabilities, and establish new relationships with the community and business accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Prospecting for new customers, developing new business, targeting key prospects and retain business.
• Cold call, lead management, make sales appointments and follow up.
• Present and discuss the products and services of the company in a way that conveys an image of quality, integrity and superior understanding and fulfilment of customer needs.
• Understand and comply with the sales system/program in place.
• Develop annual sales strategy in conjunction with management and identify joint marketing opportunities where applicable.
• Keep current on new technology.
• Communicate effectively with management, and the marketing and production teams, informing and updating them regularly to guarantee that sales and customer objectives are met.
• Participate as a key team player by supporting operations as needed.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• 3 Years Experience in sales (FMCG/Retail)
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong sales aptitude.
• Ability to identify and meet customers'' needs and requirements.
• Must have initiative and be able to problem solve.
• Must have a driver''s license and own vehicle

Package & Remuneration

• R10 000 to R15 000 Basic plus commission
• Company vehicle