Sales Rep - FMCG - East Rand

SUMMARY:
Calling all FMCG Sales Reps in the East Rand area

POSITION INFO:

An exciting, and vibrant company that specialises in FMCG products requirs an experienced and driven Sales Rep to join their team in the East Rand

They are listed with various retail outlets throughout South Africa and expanding rapidly.

Minimum Requirements:

Matric ESSENTIAL
Degree / Diploma in Sales will be a huge advantage
Three to five years of industry-related experience
Experience in FMCG, Forecourt & retail will secure
Experienced in Territory Management
Sales Closing Skills
Prospecting / Cold Calling Skills
Excellent presentation Skills
Be motivated and sales-hungry

SA Citizens only

Must be Criminal Clear

Must have a valid driver''s license and own reliable transport

Must be willing to use own vehicle for work purposes.

Must reside in or around the Boksburg, Benoni and Germiston areas

Duties and Responsibilities:
Services existing accounts.
Obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedules 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 the content of sales presentations by studying the type of sales outlet or trade factor.
Focuses sales efforts by studying existing and potential volumes of dealers.
Submits orders by referring to price lists and product literature
Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses
Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, and merchandising techniques
Recommends changes in products, services, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments
Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports, and making recommendations to management
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
Provides historical records by maintaining records on area and customer sales
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed