Gauteng: Trade Sales Representative posted by Elev8r Distribution Pty Ltd

Trade Sales Representative Purpose Deliver sales, distribution, visibility and promo execution in supermarkets, forecourts, high footfall retail, cash & carries and wholesalers. Explode numeric distribution and high- frequency orders across general retail, superettes, supermarkets, market clusters. Reports to / Travel • Reports to: Junior/Area Sales Manager • Travel: Daily in-territory Key Outcomes / KPIs • Call rate compliance and strike rate • New account opens and repeat rate • Outlet penetration and weekly order frequency • Promotion execution and OOS reduction • Basket/value per outlet • Activation and sampling conversion • Customer universe activity and growth Core Responsibilities • Execute high-frequency call cycles; capture accurate orders • Prospect and onboard new customers • Build relationships with store owners, department managers & buyers • Expand assortment by store potential; activate dormant accounts • Deploy POS and run micro-activations in store and events, report daily/weekly Requirements • Matric; Sales/Marketing Certificate, Diploma or Degree preferred • 1 to 3 yrs FMCG sales experience Competencies & Tools • Negotiation and relationship building • Route planning • Persuasive selling & negotiation • CRM discipline; Excel basics • Sound FMCG knowledge