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Field Sales Rep (Informal Trade & Spaza)

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Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal

Contract

Posted 1 hour ago

Contract Marketing & Sales Code 8

R12 250 – R17 250/month

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Job Description

Shelves sell the product, and at this pet food manufacturer you'll keep them full, neat and priced right. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is Umlazi-based, with most of your time spent at a pet food manufacturer. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

The work, day to day

Visit 8 to 15 outlets a day on a planned call cycle.
Send your manager a daily report with volumes against target.
Run in-store tastings and demos on month-end weekends.
Log kilometres and fuel slips for the monthly claim.
Check shelf prices against the promo list and fix wrong tickets.
Track competitor pricing and new products in your area.

Must-haves

Physically able to lift cases and pack shelves
A valid Code 08 (Code B) driver's licence, for rep roles
You know the townships, suburbs and main roads of your area
Matric
Comfortable with a smartphone sales app and WhatsApp reporting
You can work to daily and monthly volume targets

Extra points for

Existing relationships with independent retailers
Speaking two or more local languages

What you get

Branded uniform and safety boots
Product samples and staff pricing
Cellphone and data allowance

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copy of your driver's licence plus certified copy of your matric certificate.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Umlazi; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

Name the areas you know and the store types you have serviced (supermarket chains, independents, spazas) in your CV summary.
Bring numbers: cases sold per month, new outlets opened or growth percentages on your route.