Sales Rep - FMCG - Johannesburg

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

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

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