detergent sales job involves promoting and selling detergent products to retailers distributors and consumers to meet sales targets. Key responsibilities include building relationships with clients managing territory and inventory presenting product information and maintaining sales records. Depending on the role a candidate may need to develop sales strategies expand distribution networks conduct market analysis and handle customer service and after-sales support.
Core responsibilities
Sales and promotion: Introduce products promote them through various channels and meet daily weekly or monthly sales goals.
Client and distributor management: Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients distributors and retailers.
Territory and inventory management: Manage sales operations within a specific territory ensuring effective coverage and efficient inventory planning.
Customer engagement: Respond to customer questions provide product information and handle transactions or lead customers to products.
Reporting and analysis: Maintain sales records prepare reports on performance and assist in achieving sales targets.
Key skills and qualifications
Sales experience: Prior experience in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sales with a preference for detergent or related products is often required.
Communication: Excellent verbal communication negotiation and interpersonal skills are essential for building relationships and closing deals.
Relationship building: Ability to build rapport and long-term relationships with customers and business partners.
Goal-oriented: A motivated and driven individual with a focus on achieving and exceeding sales quotas.
Market knowledge: Ability to understand market dynamics analyze performance and implement corrective actions.
Example of a specific role
Regional Sales Manager: A role focused on high-level strategy leading sales teams and driving growth across a region by expanding distribution networks and managing key customer and distributor relationships.
Sales Representative: A field-based role involving direct sales to retailers achieving sales targets and managing a specific sales territory.
Retail Sales Associate: A position within a retail environment focused on direct customer interaction sales and customer service to increase in-store sales.