Van Sales Rep (Snacks & Confectionery)

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.

This post is in Bloemfontein (Free State). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Handle returns and credit claims for damaged stock.
• Open new accounts with taverns, spazas and independent retailers.
• Track competitor pricing and new products in your area.
• Send your manager a daily report with volumes against target.
• Take orders from store managers and spaza owners on the sales app.
• Run in-store tastings and demos on month-end weekends.
• Pack shelves, rotate stock and remove damaged or expired lines.

• Physically able to lift cases and pack shelves
• 1 to 3 years of FMCG, merchandising or route sales experience
• You can work to daily and monthly volume targets
• You know the townships, suburbs and main roads of your area

• Existing relationships with independent retailers
• Speaking two or more local languages

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

• 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.