Territory Sales Representative (Hardware Stores)

You'll cover a route of stores around Gqeberha, selling in stock and fixing shelves as you go. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The work is in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

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

• 1 to 3 years of FMCG, merchandising or route sales experience
• You know the townships, suburbs and main roads of your area
• Physically able to lift cases and pack shelves
• Good with people from store managers to tuck-shop owners
• Matric
• Comfortable with a smartphone sales app and WhatsApp reporting

• Your own reliable car for a car-allowance position
• A sales or marketing certificate

• Company vehicle or car allowance plus petrol card
• Branded uniform and safety boots
• Monthly commission on volume and new accounts
• Cellphone and data allowance

• Recruiters check your licence first, so attach a clear certified copy and note any clean driving record.
• Name the areas you know and the store types you have serviced (supermarket chains, independents, spazas) in your CV summary.