Sales Representative

AVI Field Marketing is a shared services business unit within AVI. Field Marketing focuses on sales and merchandising for the beverages, snacking, and cosmetic business units to provide greater focus and to achieve improved execution at the store level.

An exciting opportunity for a Sales Representative for the Eastern Cape region servicing the retail and wholesale channel for Mthatha and surrounding areas. The successful applicant will be required to perform a sales function covering the Transkei region whilst ensuring the business units' targets and service levels are achieved.

Line Manager: Area Sales Manager

Job Specification

Key Performance Areas:

• Achieve sales targets and negotiate orders
• Manage stock levels, returns, and promotions
• Ensure accurate pricing and promotional execution
• Build and maintain strong relationships with store management and staff
• Lead and guide merchandisers for effective in-store performance

• Completed Grade 12 (Matric) is essential
• A completed tertiary qualification (Business/Sales/Marketing/Retail) is advantageous

• At least 3 years' experience in a Sales Representative role required
• Experience within FMCG dealing with wholesale customers (Masscash, Independent wholesalers, etc.)
• Supervisory skills will be an added advantage
• Sound knowledge of the FMCG industry
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Excel)
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Ability to travel essential