Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric) – Essential.
- Minimum 2–3 years’ proven sales experience.
- Diploma or Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Management, or related field – Advantageous.
- Experience in FMCG, retail, manufacturing, distribution, or related industries will be advantageous.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Experience in business development and account management.
- Sales techniques and negotiation skills.
- Customer relationship management.
- Market analysis and competitor research.
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- CRM systems (advantageous).
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
- Generate leads through cold calling, networking, referrals, and customer visits.
- Promote and sell company products and services.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers.
- Conduct product presentations and demonstrations.
- Negotiate pricing and close sales.
- Prepare quotations and sales proposals.
- Achieve monthly and annual sales targets.
- Maintain accurate customer records and sales reports.
- Monitor competitor activities and market trends.
- Resolve customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Attend trade shows, exhibitions, and promotional events when required.
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Ensure timely collection of outstanding customer payments where applicable.
It is essential that the candidates either reside within these territories or have a thorough knowledge of the areas, as local market knowledge will be a key factor in building customer relationships and ensuring the success of the operation.
The territories are as follows:
Western Chatsworth / Upper Valley Route
- Shallcross
- Westcliff
- Risecliffe
- Croftdene
- Kharwastan
- Silverglen
- Burlington Heights
- Savannah Park
- Nazareth
- St Wendolin’s Ridge
- Mariannhill
- Marianridge
- Tshelimnyama
- Mpola
- Welbedacht (West)