Field Sales Representative
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
We are looking for Field Sales Representatives to drive sales growth and expand distribution within assigned territories. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced target-driven FMCG environment and enjoy being on the road building relationships and delivering consistent results.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct daily field visits to retail stores and prospective clients
- Identify and open new accounts to expand product distribution
- Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers
- Drive reorders upselling and in-store execution
- Ensure strong product visibility and availability within your territory
- Accurately track report and manage all sales activity
Key Competencies
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Results-driven with a strong sense of accountability
- Good organisational and reporting skills
- Resilient and comfortable in a high-pressure environment
- Negotiation skills
Minimum Requirements
- 23 years experience in FMCG sales
- Experience in route sales or field sales environments
- Exposure to retail (off-consumption) and/or hospitality (on-consumption) channels
- Own reliable and roadworthy vehicle
- Valid drivers license and willingness to travel daily
- Comfortable working in a target-driven high-performance environment
Preferred Requirements
- Proven ability to grow a sales territory and increase distribution
- Experience working with informal trade or wholesale channels
- Strong understanding of FMCG sales cycles and execution standards
- Opportunity to join a growing FMCG business
- Hands-on role with clear performance metrics and growth potential
- Fast-paced environment for driven ambitious sales professionals
Required Skills:
Minimum Requirements 35 years experience in FMCG sales Experience in both retail (off-consumption) and hospitality/on-consumption channels Proven track record in key account management and revenue growth Strong commercial acumen (pricing margins negotiation) Valid drivers license and willingness to travel (if applicable) Preferred Requirements Existing relationships with buyers and/or distributors Experience working with distribution partners