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CURRENT VACANCIES

Job Title
External Sales Representative (West Coast)
Employment Type
Full Time
Experience
2 to 3 years
Salary
R15000 to R20000
Job Published
07 October 2026
Job Reference No.
949763

Job Description

SALES REPRESENTATIVE – WESTERN CAPE

Location: Cape Town – Southern Suburbs
Industry: FMCG / Nicotine & Vaping
Benefits: Company cell phone
Travel: Extensive daily travel – own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s licence essential

About the Role

A fast-growing FMCG distributor is seeking a driven and results-focused Sales Representative to take ownership of an assigned territory across the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town.

This is a highly active, field-based sales role focused on growing revenue, acquiring new customers and developing existing retail, wholesale, independent and forecourt accounts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive sales and revenue growth across the assigned territory.

  • Service and grow SPAR, Pick n Pay, Shoprite and forecourt accounts.

  • Identify, prospect and open new independent, wholesale and retail accounts.

  • Achieve a minimum of 12–15 customer calls per day while maintaining 90%+ call-cycle adherence.

  • Manage merchandising, product availability, ranging, pricing and in-store execution.

  • Monitor competitor activity, pricing and product ranges.

  • Maintain accurate customer information, orders, call reports and photo evidence using CRM systems.

  • Build strong customer relationships and resolve account queries.

  • Support approved in-store promotions and activations.

  • Monitor stock levels, sell-through, returns and account performance.

  • Provide accurate sales reports, forecasts and KPI updates to the Regional Sales Manager.

Minimum Requirements

  • 2–3 years’ FMCG field sales experience.

  • Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets, with measurable results.

  • Experience managing a defined sales route/call cycle across multiple areas.

  • Direct experience calling on SPAR, Pick n Pay and/or Shoprite stores.

  • Experience servicing forecourt group sites.

  • Proven ability to grow independent and wholesale accounts.

  • Experience acquiring and developing new business from scratch.

  • Comfortable working with CRM systems, sales data and activity reports.

  • Strong product knowledge and willingness to complete required product certification.

  • Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle.

  • Willingness to travel extensively throughout the Western Cape.

  • Comfortable with a performance-driven remuneration structure weighted towards uncapped commission.

  • Matric essential; a tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing or Business is advantageous.

Advantageous

  • Experience in nicotine, vaping, tobacco or other regulated FMCG/consumer goods.

  • Existing relationships with Western Cape store managers and buyers.

  • Experience launching new products into retail.

  • Experience using route-based CRM/sales applications such as RepForce or similar.

  • Experience working in a fast-growing business environment.

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“I have worked with Jackie Cory for more than 10 years, since before Jackie Cory Recruitment was established. I have always received outstanding, professional service from her and her team when it came to recruitment.  The agency has always been a preferred service provider, especially when it comes to financial positions.  But they are so much more and I have worked with them on recruiting for many different employment categories. I can recommend their service to anyone looking for an exceptional service provider.” – Henriette Hall
“Thank you for your ongoing support and professional manner in finding a suitable position for me. I appreciate the time you spend and the continued communication during the recruitment process, and arranging interview appointments. You took a lot of pressure off me, which I am very grateful for. I truly appreciated your follow up call, once I was employed to enquire if I am happy and enjoying my new job.”
– Marion Raupert