FIELD SALES REPRESENTATIVE – GROCERY & RETAIL
Isilumko Staffing · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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FIELD SALES REPRESENTATIVE – GROCERY & RETAIL
Location: Gauteng
Employment Type: Contract
A leading technology and e-commerce organisation is looking for a Field Sales Representative to acquire, onboard and grow Grocery & Retail merchant partnerships within an assigned territory.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prospect, cold call, visit and acquire new Grocery & Retail merchants.
- Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting and pitching through to contract closure.
- Onboard new merchants and coordinate account setup and go-live.
- Conduct store-level training and support merchants during their first 90 days.
- Build strong relationships with business owners, franchisees and store teams.
- Identify opportunities to expand existing brands across additional stores.
- Manage the sales pipeline and maintain accurate CRM records.
- Monitor merchant performance and drive activation and growth.
REQUIREMENTS
- 1–3 years’ experience in B2B sales, field sales, account management or a similar commercial role.
- Experience in Grocery & Retail, FMCG, technology, e-commerce or marketplaces is advantageous.
- Strong sales, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Target-driven, self-motivated and comfortable working independently.
- Comfortable with regular travel and face-to-face merchant visits.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- CRM and Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets experience.
- Valid driver's licence and own vehicle would be advantageous.
Key focus: New merchant acquisition, activation, successful go-live, first 90-day performance and brand expansion.
To apply: Submit your CV via the application link or alternatively email your CV to [Email Disabled]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.