Field Sales Rep - Sandton /Fourways - Jhb

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 Pick n Pay, Shoprite, and Forecourts the Sandton / Fourways area.

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 ESSENTIAL

Must be fluent in English and Afrikaans

Must be Criminal Clear

SA Citizens only

MUST RESIDE IN OR AROUND SANDTON OR FOURWAYS

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.