REQUIREMENTS Matric Valid driver's license 1‒ 3 years’ experience in field sales (FMCG, beverages, liquor, tobacco’ vape, telco field sales, or similar) Proven ability to sell into independent retail and close new accounts Existing relationships with retailers in the territory Experience with route selling, merchandising standards, and reorder management Strong closer with confident retailer-facing communication High personal discipline (activity, punctuality, route planning) Resilient and self-motivated; comfortable with rejection Commercial awareness (margin, price, SKU mix) Honest, reliable, and able to represent the brand professionally Field-based role with daily travel; occasional weekend/event support may be required DUTIES Identify, visit, pitch, and secure new retail stockists in the territory Close first orders, ensure correct SKU mix, and agree reorder triggers (minimum stock / reorder cadence) Place and maintain merchandising materials, ensure correct product visibility, pricing display, and stock rotation Build a repeat-order base by revisiting active outlets, preventing stock-outs, and managing basic objections/service issues Create and follow an efficient daily route plan; prioritise high-potential outlets and clusters Build strong relationships with owners/managers; act as first-line support for queries, basic training, and product education Log all visits, outcomes, photos (where required), orders, and next actions in the CRM/field app daily Report competitor activity (pricing, promos, placement), retailer feedback, and emerging opportunities to the Regional Lead Participate in daily/weekly sales huddles, coaching, and ride-along; consistently hit activity and performance KPIs Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience #J-18808-Ljbffr
Fmcg External Sales Representative
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cape town, cape town
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