Sales Rep - FMCG (Fruit and Veg)

SUMMARY:
Our client operating in the FMCG industry is seeking to employ an experienced Sales Representative, ideally with FMCG (fresh fruit and veg wholesale experience), to join their team based in Port Elizabeth.
Clients include:

• Retail stores,
• Restaurants,
• fast food outlets,
• hotels,
• guest houses,
• conference centers,
• wedding venues, etc.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements

• Proven experience in FMCG sales or a similar retail environment.
• Valid drivers license and own vehicle.
• Strong ability to negotiate with store management and owners of business.
• Ability to manage a structures call cycle and work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders at various levels.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

• Develop and maintain relationships with existing customers.
• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within assigned territory.
• Promote seasonal fresh produce and new FMCG product lines.
• Negotiate prices, contracts and Trade Agreements.
• Achieve monthly trends, customer needs and competitor activities.
• Resolve customer complaints quickly and professionally.
• Weekly sales updates.