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Van Sales Rep (Snacks & Confectionery)

How2Apply Talent Network

Brackenfell, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time 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. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Location: Brackenfell, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

What you'll actually do

Run in-store tastings and demos on month-end weekends.
Open new accounts with taverns, spazas and independent retailers.
Track competitor pricing and new products in your area.
Log kilometres and fuel slips for the monthly claim.
Visit 8 to 15 outlets a day on a planned call cycle.

Must-haves

1 to 3 years of FMCG, merchandising or route sales experience
Comfortable with a smartphone sales app and WhatsApp reporting
You can work to daily and monthly volume targets
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
Speaking two or more local languages

On offer

Monthly commission on volume and new accounts
Cellphone and data allowance
Company vehicle or car allowance plus petrol card

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a CV listing the areas and stores you have covered, certified copy of your ID plus certified copy of your matric certificate.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Brackenfell; 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.

How to stand out

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