Job title : Sales Executive [Johannesburg]
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : December 20, 2025
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Position Purpose
Achieve Quarterly & yearly Sales budgetsEnsuring that expense budgets as set are not exceededEnsure that all expected call rate of 8 calls per day is maintainedEnsuring that all pre-call preparation are done and proper planning for each callPlanning includes weekly, cyclical and yearly planningWeekly call cycleCall plan to include a Rand value target for each customer (Previous shortfalls to be included in targets)All calls to have the following activities planned :
Placing of all ordersStock counts are updated and correctListed items - customer complianceMerchandisingShelf healthPrice Indicator labels current and correctShelf trays are clean and in good shapeStock pressureStock rotation (no expired stock found, action taken with near dated stock)Correct LayoutIn store display maintainedPoint of sale material managementPromotional material is available and meets Quality standardsBuild relationship with Store manager, Regional manager and all relevant staff that has influence on orders and shelf spaceNegotiating of free displays and increase shelf spacePromotional Review
On every call during the promotional period progress must be discussed with the manager / owner of the storeNegotiated promotional elements must include :
Increased shelf spaceMoving to eye level if not already on eye levelGondola end display or on Shelf displayReduction in the Retail Selling priceIncrease in stock holdingSales out of the customer must be monitoredReports to be handed to the RSM on Friday morningsMonthly reports by area performance, reasons for success and failuresAction plans for underperforming storesMake use of the tablet to collate and keep accurate data on calls completed and customersWorking closely with our Merchandising partnersBeing responsible for the supervision, ongoing training of merchandisers in storeBeing in contact with the RSM on a weekly basisReporting of non-compliance to L&S Regional Sales ManagerJob Requirements
Requirements
Project management skillsIdeas and solutions drivenConfident, assertive self-starter with a drive for results and highly motivatedEntrepreneurial spirit with good communication and negotiation skillsStructured organizational skillsAbility to work under pressure and meet tight deadlinesAbility to work in collaboration with agencies and customersUnderstanding of consumers, competitors and market dynamicsStrong presentation skillsSales / Retail / Business Development jobs