Retail Sales Representative

Location for Travel: Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga (On the road 80% of the time)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused Retail Sales Representative to drive sales, ensure excellent merchandising, and support retail partners. The ideal candidate will have experience in retail environments and a strong ability to develop business relationships.

Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Conduct regular retail store visits, including all respective chain stores and other retail outlets.
• Ensure stock is displayed correctly, priced accurately, well-stocked, and that merchandising meets high standards.
• Display promotional material where permitted.
• Check and record batch (expiry) dates.
• Identify and document any damaged stock.
• Place orders on behalf of retail partners if they have not done so already.
• Answer retailer queries about product features and unique selling points (USPs).
• Assist retailers in purchase decisions based on sales history and customer behavior.
• Retrieve stock from the sales floor, stockroom, or other inventory locations (if permitted).
• Facilitate special orders, discounts, or promotional stock with management approval.
• Collect outstanding payments when necessary, particularly from small/independent retailers.
• Prepare and submit a Weekly Frozen Pizza Sales Report.
• Prepare and submit a Monthly Sales Summary at the end of each month.
• Actively grow sales and expand the B2B customer database.
• Support marketing efforts by scheduling and booking in-store activations and promotions.
• Attend and assist with the setup of store activations on Friday afternoons and/or Saturday mornings.
• Maintain communication and reporting with the Marketing and Management teams.

Requirements & Skills:

• Experience in FMCG
• Strong ability to cold call and pursue new business opportunities.
• Eager to learn and add value to a growing business.
• Willingness to be on the road 80% of the time.
• Excellent administrative and reporting skills.
• Experience in retail environments (e.g., Spar, PnP, President Hyper, Checkers) with merchandising and marketing knowledge.
• Customer-focused mindset with a strong commitment to assisting retailers and ensuring our products are always available on shelves.