Sales Representative | Gauteng

Job Description

• Do you have a passion for sales, customer relationships and premium beverage brands?
• Meridian Wine Merchants is looking for an energetic and customer-focused Sales Representative to join our Sales team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced FMCG environment and enjoys spending time in the trade, building relationships and driving sales performance.

What you'll be doing

• Achieve sales, distribution and product availability targets across an allocated customer territory.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through consistent service and commercial execution.
• Execute structured customer visits, sales call processes and territory routing plans.
• Implement promotional campaigns, merchandising standards, wine list execution and trade marketing initiatives.
• Monitor shelf health, pricing, product visibility and planogram compliance to maximise in-store execution.
• Process customer orders accurately while maintaining up-to-date customer and sales data using CRM and field sales systems.
• Identify and report competitor activity, market trends and commercial opportunities to support business growth.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, operational procedures and sales execution standards while collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver regional objectives.

What we're looking for

• Grade 12 Matric.
• 2–3 years' experience in FMCG, liquor, retail, merchandising or hospitality sales.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong planning and organisational ability.
• Ability to work independently and achieve sales targets.
• Valid driver's license.

What will make you successful

• Passion for sales and customer service.
• High levels of accountability and professionalism.
• Strong execution and attention to detail.
• Ability to build lasting customer relationships.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset.

Closing Date 27 July 2026