Sales Representative for Namaqua Wines in Johannesburg
Namaqua Wines · Kempton Park, Johannesburg
Overview
Namaqua Wines is looking for an experienced Sales Representative to join their team in Johannesburg. If you have a strong background in FMCG sales and a passion for the wine industry, this role offers the chance to manage and grow sales, build client relationships, and promote exciting products. Based in Kempton Park, you will report to the Sales Manager and play a key role in expanding the brand's presence in the region.
About the role
As a Sales Representative for Namaqua Wines, you will be responsible for generating and maintaining sales in the Johannesburg area. You will visit independent and selected group clients, take orders, and advise them on new products. You will analyze sales statistics to identify potential, report on market trends, and develop new sales ideas to attract more clients. Building and enhancing relationships with customers is key, as is staying aware of competitor activities and market intelligence.
You will prepare sales plans and promotional activities, maintain display and merchandise standards, and handle customer complaints. You will also participate in trade shows, attend training, and undertake promotional work, including telemarketing and formal product presentations. Ensuring correct credit application information and timely reporting on sales figures and documents are part of your routine.
Application Notes: Please ensure your CV clearly highlights your experience in FMCG sales and the wine industry. A valid SA Driver's License and own reliable transport are required. Preference will be given to candidates residing in Johannesburg and nearby areas.Requirements
- Education: Matric/Grade 12 Certificate. Studying towards a Marketing relevant qualification will be preferential.
- Experience: At least 5 years experience in Sales and marketing, with extensive experience in FMCG and specifically the wine industry.
- License: Valid SA Driver's License and own reliable transport.
- Other: No criminal record. Preference will be given to candidates who reside in Johannesburg and nearby surrounding areas.
- Skills: Strong planning and organisational skills, good interpersonal and communication skills, numerical skills, decision-making abilities, selling ability, time-management skills, business and marketing skills.
- Attributes: Organized, self-disciplined, competitive, friendly, patient, helpful, self-confident, self-motivated, enthusiastic, persuasive, able to work under pressure and without direct supervision.
Responsibilities
- Achieve and exceed sales budgets set by management.
- Visit independent clients and selected group clients to take orders and advise on new products.
- Analyze sales statistics to determine sales potential and report on future market trends.
- Develop new sales ideas to attract more clients and stay aware of competitors activities.
- Report to management on sales and provide feedback on new and existing products.
- Maintain display and merchandise standards.
- Prepare sales plans and promotional activities.
- Classify client profiles and deal with customer and consumer complaints.
- Maintain and enhance relationships with customers.
- Advise management on client and consumer reaction to products and client needs.
- Participate in trade shows and conferences.
- Attend training for sales representatives for self-development.
- Undertake promotional work and be involved in telemarketing.
- Attend staff meetings and carry out formal presentations of products.
- Organize product displays and ensure correct credit application information is sent to Head Office.
- Find and contact potential new customers and keep sales records.
- Report back and communicate all figures and documents relating to months in a timely manner.
Benefits
Company laptop, employee discount, cellphone allowance, training, company car, paid annual leave, car allowance, incentives
Job details
- Organisation
- Namaqua Wines
- Location
- Kempton Park, Johannesburg
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (5+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Sales & Business Dev
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
To stand out for this Sales Representative role at Namaqua Wines, your CV should clearly show your FMCG sales experience, especially in the wine industry. Highlight any achievements in meeting or exceeding sales targets, and mention your knowledge of wine products. Since you will be dealing with clients, emphasise your communication and relationship-building skills. A valid driver's license and own transport are non-negotiable, so make sure those are visible. In an interview, be ready to discuss how you analyse sales data and develop sales strategies. Show your enthusiasm for the brand and the product. Good luck!
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