Sales Representative, FMCG

Our client, a leading distributor in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, is seeking an energetic and customer-focused Sales Representative to join their team serving the Upington, Northern Cape region. This role is crucial for driving sales, managing customer relationships, and expanding market penetration for a range of high-quality consumer products. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, a strong work ethic, and a passion for sales.

You will be responsible for meeting sales targets, promoting products, and providing exceptional service to retail and wholesale clients within the territory. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to build a career in sales within a reputable company, with a hybrid working model allowing for both field and administrative tasks.

• Develop and execute effective sales strategies to achieve and exceed sales targets in the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with existing and new customers.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the customer base and product distribution.
• Promote and sell the company's full range of FMCG products, highlighting their features and benefits.
• Provide product information, demonstrations, and after-sales support to clients.
• Negotiate terms of sales, including pricing and delivery schedules, with customers.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities within the territory and report findings.
• Manage administrative tasks related to sales, including order processing, reporting, and expense management.
• Ensure excellent customer service and respond promptly to customer inquiries and concerns.

• Matriculation or equivalent qualification required.
• A tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, or Business is advantageous.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in sales, preferably in the FMCG sector or a related field.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with a high level of energy.
• Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle for field sales activities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software.
• Must be based in or able to travel extensively within the Upington, Northern Cape region, with a hybrid working arrangement.

• Competitive base salary with an attractive commission/incentive structure.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the sales team.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Travel allowance and fuel reimbursement.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between field and office/home-based tasks.
• Be part of a growing company with a strong product portfolio.