Representative: Sales

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose

Premier MTH Bakery has an exciting opportunity for a person who has passion for sales. Responsible for maintaining and growing existing targets across client base by following the call cycles. Analysing and interpreting sales data to make the correct decisions to achieve targets in the Retail and General Trade

Key Responsibilities

• Interpretation of sales data and implement action plans to generate new business, grow existing business and maintain the current businesses.
• Working hand in hand with distribution to ensure deliveries are timeous
• Service levels to customers are at an acceptable standard, Stock and Price management
• Managing Returns and Regular reports on progress
• Putting order through and Opening and negotiate New business accounts
• Communication and interdepartmental synerg
• Run promotions and follow the Marketing strategy and Regular route riding
• Managing and co-ordinating merchandisers

Experience and Qualifications

• At least 3 years sales experience, preferably in a similar position in the FMCG industry

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to build good trade relationships.
• Good administration skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Working independently
• Analytical thinker
• Good negotiation skills
• Attention to detail
• Computer literacy.

Working Conditions

• Pressurised environment
• 6-day position
• Flexible working hours
• Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as per business needs
• Required to work in alternative areas as required by the business
  

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

Closing Date: 28 October 2026