FMCG Sales Rep at Corporate Staffing

Our Client is a local distributor of Cosmetic and laundry products. They seek to hire a Sales Representative who will be tasked with increasing sales and brand visibility for the company products in both Key accounts and General trade.

Responsibilities

• Achieve an increase in the number of accounts and brand visibility of company products
• Collect orders from the various supermarkets and beauty shops
• Monitor sales in the market to ensure targets and objectives are met
• Ensure optimal availability of products over long and short-term
• Ensure Route to Market & Territory Management optimization
• Development of strong relationships with wholesalers, distributors, and retailers
• Ensure cash collection as per agreed terms with customers (work and communicate closely with the Finance department)
• Maintain accurate records of all accounts’ sales and prospecting activities including sales calls, presentations, closed sales, and follow-up activities within their assigned territory
• Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments.
• Prepare regular reports and analysis on sales.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Diploma in Sales & Marketing or related field.
• MUST Have 2 – 3 years in experience in FMCG General Trade sales. Sales experience in the Cosmetic industry is a plus.
• MUST have a clean and valid driving license
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to work in a team
• Should be a highly motivated and aggressive sales person.
• Should be presentable & well kept at all times.