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FMCG Sales Representative (Route Sales)

How2Apply Talent Network

Harrismith, Free State

Contract

Posted 4 hours ago

Contract Marketing & Sales Code 8

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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. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The work is in Harrismith, Free State, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

The work, day to day

Check shelf prices against the promo list and fix wrong tickets.
Log kilometres and fuel slips for the monthly claim.
Take orders from store managers and spaza owners on the sales app.
Set up promotional displays and check planogram compliance with photos.
Run in-store tastings and demos on month-end weekends.
Visit 8 to 15 outlets a day on a planned call cycle.

You'll need

Comfortable with a smartphone sales app and WhatsApp reporting
Good with people from store managers to tuck-shop owners
You know the townships, suburbs and main roads of your area
Physically able to lift cases and pack shelves

Nice if you have

Your own reliable car for a car-allowance position
A sales or marketing certificate
Existing relationships with independent retailers

What you get

Cellphone and data allowance
Branded uniform and safety boots
Monthly commission on volume and new accounts

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified copy of your ID, a CV listing the areas and stores you have covered 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.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Harrismith.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

Recruiters check your licence first, so attach a clear certified copy and note any clean driving record.
Bring numbers: cases sold per month, new outlets opened or growth percentages on your route.