Experienced Sales Representative full time

Job Summary

To identify and source potential distributors and importers in target South African markets. This role is based in South Africa and focuses on identifying market opportunities, developing sales channels, establishing relationships with potential importers and distributors South Africa, and ensuring products efficiently reach the desired markets.

Responsibilities:

• Search for potential importers and distributors that can import and distribute the company’s products in South Africa.

• Conduct in-depth market research to identify market segments and potential partners to distribute and import the company’s products in South Africa.

• Assess potential importers and distributors' reputations, experience, and logistical capabilities.

• Conduct due diligence, including checking references, and past performance of prospective customers.

• Establish strong relationships with identified importers and distributors, fostering long-term business partnerships.

• Negotiate terms of agreements, such as pricing, product delivery schedules, and service levels to ensure win-win outcomes.

Key Requirements:

• You live in South Africa and are able to work remotely.
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, or a related field.
• You have at least 3 years experience within a Sales Operations / Sales Support role, ideally within the FMCG and Manufacturing industry.
• You possess excellent interpersonal as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• You are highly goal driven and work well in fast paced environments.
• You are a self-starter and demonstrate a high level of resilience.
• You are a strong networker & relationship builder.
• You are willing to undertake more than 60% travel within South Africa.
• Please do not apply if you are not currently resident in South Africa**